Woman's cape
Georgiana Welles (Sargent)
(American, 1818–1879)
about 1855
Place of UseBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Place of ManufactureUnited States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (taffeta), applied silk woven trim
DimensionsCenter Front: 88.3 cm (34 3/4 in.)
Center back: 72.4 cm (28 1/2 in.)
Center back: 72.4 cm (28 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent
Accession number49.910
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ProvenanceProbably belonged to Georgiana Welles (Mrs. John O.) Sargent (born 1818); Inherited by her daughter Miss Georgiana Welles Sargent (born 1858) of New York City; Gift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent, to MFA 1949
1930s
mid-19th century
6th century A.D. (?)
about 1805
mid-19th century
1890s
early 18th century
late 18th century
1815–20
mid-18th century
19th century
19th century