Cape worn by Eleanor Roosevelt

Brown, tan, and very light blue plaid wool cape which is made coat-like with a long, sleeveless inner portion topped with a cape attachment over the top half. Cape portion only is lined. The inner portion has five tan buttons, the cape has four tan buttons. This cape was bought for Eleanor Roosevelt by FDR on their honeymoon when they were in Scotland. FDR Library Museum Collection, MO 1971.60.