Cape
1850-1875 (made)
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Short cape of muslin appliqué on machine-made net. Shaped with a shallow curve at the upper edge leading to round pendant ends, and a deep curve at the lower edge. The pattern consists of a deep lower border of ovals containing a flower sprig alternating with twining sprays of flowers on a background of dense small round dots. The edge is scalloped. Above the border, the net has sprays of flowers more sparsely applied, and there is a narrow upper board of a flower trail.
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Materials and techniques | Muslin appliqué on machine-made net |
Brief description | Cape of muslin appliqué on machine-made net, made in Ireland, 1850-1875 |
Physical description | Short cape of muslin appliqué on machine-made net. Shaped with a shallow curve at the upper edge leading to round pendant ends, and a deep curve at the lower edge. The pattern consists of a deep lower border of ovals containing a flower sprig alternating with twining sprays of flowers on a background of dense small round dots. The edge is scalloped. Above the border, the net has sprays of flowers more sparsely applied, and there is a narrow upper board of a flower trail. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Lady Jane Cory |
Object history | Registered File numbers 1951/1519 and 1947/393. |
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Accession number | T.17-1989 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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