Robe and hood worn by Army Chaplain Louis J. Beasley

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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 robe (a) and hood (b) worn by Army Chaplain Louis J. Beasley. The robe (a) is made from a black synthetic fabric, with black velvet trim. The robe is ankle-length with full, bell sleeves and heavy pleating at the shoulders and along the back yoke. The robe has a hidden center closure. The robe closes with one (1) metal hook-and-eye closure at the neck, followed by eight (8) olive green buttons. The front seam is hidden under velvet panels that run the full length of the front of the robe and wrap around to make a velvet-trimmed collar. Each sleeve is decorated with three (3) black velvet, horizontal chevrons. At the right seam, there is one (1) 7-1/2 inch slit that opens to the interior of the robe. The interior of the robe is unlined, except for two (2) sweat guards that line each armhole.

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