Rare Hart & Shepard Shaker Red Wool Silk Lined Dorothy Cloak Canterbury NH

This listing is for a vintage Hart & Shepard Shaker Cloak. It is called 'The Dorothy' and is made of red wool with a silk lining. This cloak was made in the Shaker village of Canterbury, New Hampshire. We do not know the exact age of the cloak. It is in good overall condition. There are a number of small moth holes, mostly on the lower part of the back. They range from pinholes to a few that are about 1/4" inch. There is also a small tear in the wide ribbon. The color in the photos is a bit brighter than the actual color because of the camera flash. Please see the photos below, and contact us with any questions. We have a low opening bid price, so don't miss your chance to win!

Approximate measurements:
19" shoulder to shoulder
54" long from collar to bottom hem

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Hart & Shepard was begun in 1891 by Shaker Sister Emeline Hart (1834-1914) and Shaker Deaconess and Trustee Lucy Ann Shepard (1836-1926), both of the Canterbury, New Hampshire Shaker community. This cloak was named for its Shaker designer Eldress Dorothy Ann Durgin (1825-1898).