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Academic Cowl, worn by Ella Fitzgerald

Academic Cowl, worn by Ella Fitzgerald

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Currently not on view
Object Name
academic cowl
user
Fitzgerald, Ella
manufacturer
De Moulin Bros. and Co.
place made
United States: Illinois, Greenville
Measurements
overall: 48 1/2 in x 24 in x 1 1/4 in; 123.19 cm x 60.96 cm x 3.175 cm
ID Number
1996.0342.015
accession number
1996.0342
catalog number
1996.0342.015
Credit Line
Fitzgerald 1989 Trust (through Richard D. Rosman)
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