Black cape designed by Arthur McGee

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black wool twill cape made by Arthur McGee. The cape is made from a full circle pattern, composed of two panels of wool that are seamed together at the center back. The cape features a pointed collar made from two panels (front and back) with a stabilizer in between the layers (possibly interfacing). There is a large frog closure under the collar made from black synthetic cording. The bottom hem of the cape is serged with black thread. A woven label sewn to the interior neck reads [ARTHUR MCGEE / N.Y.C.] in black, block text. This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.

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