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Evening cape

UNKNOWN, Australia
Evening cape
 (1893-1896)

Medium
wool, silk, feathers (ostrich), glass, metal (beads)

Measurements
83.0 cm (centre back) 328.0 cm (hem circumference)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr J. G. H. Sprigg, 1971

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D106-1971

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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Physical description
Flared evening cape of cream wool with high, shaped stand collar trimmed with ostrich feathers, beads and sequins. Cape is fully lined with cream silk and fastens at centre front with four metal hooks and eyes.

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