CAPE, Spring Wrap
CH1979.192
Black, almost circular cape. Stiff, stand-up collar surmounted by ribbon which extends to form ties at the front. Black cotton lining covered with braid decorating open-style cotton net and followed by black lace layer and edged with polished cotton gathered and crimped. Sequins on braid decoration swirls, 3/4 way down cotton net, along top edge of black lace and in a wavy line just above lower edge of black lace. Part hand part machine sewn. Hook and eye at neck front.
Ref: S. Blum (ed) 'Victorian Fashions & Costumes from Harper's Bazar: 1867-1898' p. 260-60, 278.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1979.192 |
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| Accession Date: | 25 May 1979 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | non-metal sequins |
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| Silk/Textile |
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Measurement
| length | 440mm |
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| length | 2200mm | around lower edge |
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