Officer's cape

1898

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Wool, silk

Overall (unfolded): 2 1/2 x 111 x 46 in. (6.4 x 281.9 x 116.8 cm)
Overall (partially folded): 4 3/4 x 28 x 46 in. (12.1 x 71.1 x 116.8 cm)

Gift of Mrs. Jorge R. André

1948.137

This dress cape was worn by Major General G. Creighton Webb in 1898.

DescriptionDark blue wool officer's dress cape with dark blue velvet closed double collar (1 hook and eye), with Turk's knot frog closure near the collar, lined with dark blue wool, with horizontal slit pocket at the inside left breast; when unfolded, the cape is a full half-circle.

Markingsprinted: on maker's label inside breast pocket: "BROOKS BROTHERS, / BROADWAY, / NEW YORK. / DATE / NO." handwritten: on maker's label inside breast pocket: "Staff / Maj Gen C. Webb / 5-14-98 / 25986"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM