Mantle
1820-1829 (made)
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Purple patterned silk trimmed with black velvet. The mantle has double capes (the upper and smaller cape is of velvet) and long tight sleeves. The front is cut straight down and turns back on each side. The back is pleated. The pattern of the fabric is a close vertical pattern of wavy leafy stems of fern-like (or seaweed-like) character. The mantle is lined with silk of a similar colour and is padded.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Patterned silk with velvet trim |
| Brief description | Women's mantle, purple silk, quilted, England, 1820-1829 |
| Physical description | Purple patterned silk trimmed with black velvet. The mantle has double capes (the upper and smaller cape is of velvet) and long tight sleeves. The front is cut straight down and turns back on each side. The back is pleated. The pattern of the fabric is a close vertical pattern of wavy leafy stems of fern-like (or seaweed-like) character. The mantle is lined with silk of a similar colour and is padded. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs F. Allen |
| Object history | Registered File no. 1930/10261. |
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| Accession number | T.167-1930 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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