Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cape (costume)
Object Number:
1933.32c
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.
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."
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
