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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

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk crepe, bamboo stiffening, cord ties
Brief description
Magenta silk crepe cloak, part of a costume from Holy Etudes, designed by Alexandra Exter, 1925.
Physical description
Magenta silk crepe capes with bamboo supports running across the top edge, fastening at the centre front with blue cord fabric ties which have been stitched into the centre of the interior neckline. These ties appear to have been extended, or repaired as the fabric alters in texture and colour midway down their length.
Dimensions
  • Top edge to base length: 101cm (approximate)
  • Across top edge width: 66cm (approximate)
Summary
Magenta silk crepe cloak, part of a costume from Holy Etudes, designed by Alexandra Exter, 1925.
Collection
Accession number
S.556-2017

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Record createdMarch 17, 2017
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