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Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
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Luce Center
Cape (costume)
Object name
Cape (costume)
Date
1900-1920
Medium
Wool, silk velvet
Dimensions
Overall: 53 x 77 in. ( 134.6 x 195.6 cm )
Description
Rectangular maroon wool cape with two stripe borders of maroon silk velvet; two black metal hooks at the shoulders to secure cape.
Credit Line
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number
1933.32c
Gallery Label
This cape was worn as part of a costume worn by Enrico Caruso when he performed the role of Des Grieux in "Manon Lescaut."
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