Not currently on display at the V&A

Cape

ca. 1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Reversible cape made from the Black Watch tartan wool, reversing to plain black cotton. Each side has buttons and buttonholes down each side. Zipped openings for the arms, which can be unzipped for the arms to emerge, or zipped and worn as a cloak.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wool and cotton
Brief description
Reversible cape made from wool, reversing to cotton, made by Jaeger, probably made in England, ca. 1970
Physical description
Reversible cape made from the Black Watch tartan wool, reversing to plain black cotton. Each side has buttons and buttonholes down each side. Zipped openings for the arms, which can be unzipped for the arms to emerge, or zipped and worn as a cloak.
Dimensions
  • Neck to hem length: 103cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Lucy Archer
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.216-1998

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Record createdFebruary 7, 2007
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