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Bess Schlank
Woman's Cape1938-1939

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Full-length black sleeveless cape on a dress form, with a repeating geometric grid pattern in contrasting velvet and textured boucle-like fabric
Designer
Bess Schlank
Romania, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1884-1956
Title
Woman's Cape
Place Made
United States, California, Los Angeles
Date Made
1938-1939
Medium
Wool plain weave (broadcloth) with silk cord appliqué
Dimensions
Center back length: 40 1/2 in. (102.87 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Genevieve Gunnison
Accession Number
M.76.63
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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