GROUND SHEET / CAPE

H1993.290

'L' shaped piece of rubberised cloth. The long arm of the 'L' folds over and buttons onto the edge of the folded long arm, forming an uneven draped raincoat, the angle in the inside corner of the 'L' being the collar. This draped raincoat has no arm holes, sleeves or pockets but hangs from the shoulders with the neck protruding through the collar. Left side of cape roomier than the right side and is intended to connect with another raincoat by buttons, then making a ground sheet or a tent. The tent is secured by brass eyelets positioned around the edges.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1993.290
Accession Date: 5 Apr 1994
Credit: Mr J Stuart

Material

Rubber/Natural Resin
Cloth/Textile
Brass/Metal
Synthetic Polymer/Synthetic/Polymer

Measurement

diameter1800mm
width1300mm

 


 

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