Cape

Unknown

1873 · wool · Costume Institute

This intriguing cape was exhibited at the Vienna Universal Exhibition in 1873. Its elaborate knitting techniques and unique overall appearance enforce the importance of handmade crafts and decorations which were becoming progressively important nearing the end of the 19th century.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1873

Medium

wool

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Ettie Hauser, 1941