Cape
(late 19th century)
Medium
silk, cotton (lace)
Measurements
62.5 cm (centre back) 146.5 cm (hem circumference)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss E. Ruttle, 1961
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
375-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Black lace, beaded. V shaped panels front and back, heavily embroided black jet beads, shoulders of black lace flounces.
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