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Cape

(ENGLAND)
Cape
 1895

Medium
silk, feathers, metal (clasp)

Measurements
77.0 cm (centre back) 295.5 cm (hem, circumference)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mrs Amy Levey, 1985

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Inscription
none

Accession Number
CT13-1985

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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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