Not currently on display at the V&A

Cape

ca.1905 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The short cape has two semi-circles of eau-de-nil silk crepe. Dyed ostrich feathers are attached to at the neck. Two crepe ties fasten the cape in front.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Machine sewn crepe and ostrich feathers
Brief description
F, British, c1905, eau-de-nil ostrich feathers
Physical description
The short cape has two semi-circles of eau-de-nil silk crepe. Dyed ostrich feathers are attached to at the neck. Two crepe ties fasten the cape in front.
Dimensions
  • Approx length: 60cm
Credit line
Given by the executor of the estate of Janet Arnold
Collection
Accession number
T.121-2001

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Record createdMay 22, 2001
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