EMU CAPE, small
H1988.368
Small emu feather shoulder cape, with black leather binding on neck and black leather ties. The cape is lined in grey synthetic. The leather label reads: "Dreske-Somoff AUSTRALIA". The paper label reads "The Australian Collection. Original Designs by Anne Dreske-Somoff / Inspired by the unique colour / and shapes of the Australian / bush and by the vivid marking/ of ancient Aboriginal Art".
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.368 |
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| Accession Date: | 17 May 1988 |
Material
| Emu/Feather | 0 - Whole |
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| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Synthetic/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Leather/Leather | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 480mm |
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| width | 950mm |
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