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Costume

1925 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Magenta silk crepe cloak, part of a costume from Holy Etudes, designed by Alexandra Exter, 1925.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cloak
  • Cane
Materials and techniques
Silk crepe, bamboo stiffening, cord
Brief description
Magenta silk crepe cloak, part of a costume from Holy Etudes, designed by Alexandra Exter, 1925.
Physical description
Magenta silk crepe cape (S.555:1-2017) with bamboo support(S.555:2-2017) running across the top. Long hanging cord ties have been stitched to the centre back interior of the neckline. A cotton tape label marked with handwritten annotation 'PETITE' has been stitched into the centre back interior of the cape.
Dimensions
  • Top edge to base ( s.555 1 2017, cape) length: 86.5cm (approximate)
  • Across top edge ( s.555 1 2017, cape) width: 65cm (approximate)
  • Bamboo cane, maximum length ( s.555 2 2017) length: 66.5cm (approximate)
Summary
Magenta silk crepe cloak, part of a costume from Holy Etudes, designed by Alexandra Exter, 1925.
Collection
Accession number
S.555-2017

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Record createdMarch 17, 2017
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