CAPE

CH1978.181

Evening cape. Black. Taffeta lining, with 18cm 1 trim of knife pleated silk gauze, edged with ruching. Overlay of black machine lace with heavy guipure (machine) applique. Stand-up collar of knife pleated gauze and 2 long ties in gauze with silk tassels at fastening. Fastens with 4 hooks. Label: 'PETER ROBINSON/ OXFORD STREET.' Ref. A.M. Buck, 'Victorian Costume & Costume Accessories, p. 105, & Mansfield & Cunnington, 'Handbook of English Costume in the 20th Century, p. 46).

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1978.181
Accession Date: 3 May 1978
Credit: Mrs Hammersley (National Trust)

Material

Silk/Textile0 - Whole
Cotton/Textile0 - Whole
Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

length975mm
length750mm

 

 

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