What is a "wrap"?

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I am not sure what they were selling to the State of Michigan, in this note what is a wrap?.

Cambell, Lynn & Company was located on Woodward Avenue at the corner of Congress Street, Detroit Michigan. They were listed as sellers of dry goods and millinery, wholesale and retail. They provided some shirts to the State. They also provided some blankets and wraps.
 
Based on the other items they sold I was wondering if it was about ponchos or ground cloths. This is not a huge deal, but I have not seen the term "wrap" used for military goods.
 
Based on the other items they sold I was wondering if it was about ponchos or ground cloths. This is not a huge deal, but I have not seen the term "wrap" used for military goods.
From my understanding it is more a cloak or cape, many officers would purchase and had various type of collar, velvet to wool, most had only a couple buttons or other type fastener.
 

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