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Evening cape — Accession 1985.381.4a, b

Evening cape — Accession 1985.381.4a, b. Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Date: early 1940s; Makers: Valentina; Medium: synthetic fiber, cotton, plastic

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Object
Evening cape
Accession number
1985.381.4a, b
Date
early 1940s
Makers
  • Valentina
Medium
synthetic fiber, cotton, plastic
Dimensions
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Classification
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Department
Costume Institute
Culture
American
Credit line
Gift of Julia A. Thompson, 1985
Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
House
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Garment family
evening
Era
Wartime & utility (1940–1946)
Season
—
Material family
  • cotton
  • synthetic