Cape
Object number75.46.2
Retailer
Levett Frank & Co.
Date1914-1918
MediumWool; Bakelite
Credit LineGift of Mrs. W.W. McBane
DescriptionOlive green wool unlined cape with two arm slits. Buttons down the front with large buttons. Flat collar collar blue/grey under side. Two red and blue triangular U.S. insignias on collar.Dimensions82 x 51 in. (208.3 x 129.5 cm)MarksTag at back of collar:
Levett Frank & Co Guaranteed made of Worumbo material est 1888 c 93861 Registered US Patent Off M Gray
Historical NotesThis cape was worn by Mary Gray, sister of Judge Joseph Gray, in France. She was one of over 100 women sent overseas from Pittsburgh for YMCA Canteen Service.
Related institution
Young Men's Christian Association
Previous owner
Mary Gray
Related person
Joseph Gray
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Bruck's Nurses Outfitting Company, Inc.
1939-1945