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Cape

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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1985.008
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Description
Blue wool nurse's cape from St. Joseph's Hospital. Made by the Royal Uniform Company in Philadelphia, PA.
Blue wool outside with stiff standing collar which includes "SJH" in gold sewn on both sides in front. 2 hooks for closure.
Front: 2 gold buttons (with seal of PA) on each side (4 total). Tabs with button holes on both sides to close front.
Company label: "R Royal Capes; Sign of Quality; Royal Uniform Co., Philadelphia, PA"
Owner's initials "MJS" sewn inside lfet, beneath a slot pocket chain in center below collar to hang cape.
Made By
Royal Uniform Company
Last Owner
MJS
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Container
Box 0473
Subcategory
Clothing -- Outerwear
Subject
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Cloaks
Search Terms
Royal Uniform Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
St. Joseph Hospital
Capes (Clothing)
Object Name
Cape
Length (in)
33
Width (in)
76.5
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2016-05-23
Object ID
1985.008
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1985.008
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