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Cape

Cape
 (late 19th century)

Medium
feathers, silk (lining)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
feathers, silk (lining)
Measurements
77.5 cm (centre back) 238.0 cm (hem circumference)
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Accession Number
D194-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
White short cape with high collar covered in down feathers with feather tabs suspended from hem.

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