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Woman's black cape with floral pattern and white lace on hem / Mary Waggeby

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Woman's cape of silver mylar, V-necked yoke with ric-rac trim; cape body constructed of black nylon and silver and gold metallic lace with gold and rus mylar band at bottom trimmed with white, purple and rose ric-rac and trimmed with white lace.

Curatorial Remarks

This cape was likely made after the mid-20th century.

Tags: capeSeminoleblackwhite laceric rac
People: Seminole
Places: Southeast, Eastern Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use, ceremonial events

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

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Title(s): 
Woman's black cape with floral pattern and white lace on hem
Creator(s): 
Mary Waggeby (Artist)
Culture: 
Native American; Seminole
Date: 
circa 1997
Materials/Techniques: 
synthetic fiber, cotton
Classification: 
Ethnographic Objects
Clothing and Garments
Object Type: 
Cape
Credit Line: 
Purchased with funds provided by the Frankie Van Johnson Fund
Accession No: 
99.213
Previous Number(s): 
TL1997.26.2; tl1997.26.2
Department: 
Anthropology
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