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Cape

Cape
 1895

Medium
silk, feathers, metal (clasp)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mrs Amy Levey, 1985
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, feathers, metal (clasp)
Measurements
77.0 cm (centre back) 295.5 cm (hem, circumference)
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
CT13-1985
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mrs Amy Levey, 1985
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Black and pink woven waist-length silk cape with stylised motifs. The collar and hem are trimmed with black feathers.

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