COSTUME, rabbit, dance

H2013.650.1-3

DANCE COSTUME, rabbit, white fake fur, with separate bonnet with ears and single arm cuff
[.1] COSTUME. Fitted body suit of cream, fake fur, sleeveless and with a high neck. Closed at the back with four press studs and a hook and eye at the neck. A long, wired tail made from frayed, cream taffeta is sewn on the back at hip level.
[.2] BONNET WITH EARS. A cream, fake fur, fitted bonnet with two peaked ears sewn on each side; pink satin at the front and fake fur on the back. Hat elastic extends under to fit chin with metal hook and elastic loop to secure it
[.3] ARM CUFF. Frayed, cream satin ruffle with press stud to close

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2013.650.1-3
Accession Date: 20 Nov 2014
Acquisition Year: 2014
Credit: Mrs Dolly Cetinich

Material

Synthetic/Textile

[.1] Fake fur, taffeta, wire, metal press studs and hooks and eyes

0 - Whole
Taffeta/Textile.1 & .2
Wire/Metal.1
Elastic/Textile.2

Measurement

length770mmFrom shoulder to end of tail
width295mmHips
width255mmBonnet flat
length265mmTip of ear to base of cap
length255mmCuff extended
width110mm

 


 

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