CAPE, Evening
CH1973.259
Black velvet garment to cover shoulders.
Addition 27.3.78:
Patterned black cotton lining, 'curly' braid around top. Ties at each side fasten under arms & behind back to form cape. Press stud on front section. No side seams.
Addition 21/7/82:
Info from Neil Hunsley. block pomme velvet cape - middle 30's - very hard to date. Date 1935.
Addition 31.1.86:
Square cape, Early 20th century. Cape of black silk velvet, lined with floral-textured sateen; cut somewhat like a poncho, as a loose square of fabric with neck opening trimmed with astrakan-style braid; closes at front with a single press stud; tapes at sides to tie around waist. LY
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1973.259 |
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| Accession Date: | 13 Nov 1973 |
| Credit: | Mrs H. Offer |
Material
| Velvet/Textile | very good quality velvet | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 500mm |
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