Mantle
ca. 1922 (made)
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Mantle of bronze-brown silk velvet with a stencil print design in silver and gold which consists of winged lions, opposed bids and formal, classical motifs inspired by medieval Italian silks. It fastens with a hook at the neck and has a decorative pendant tassel in grey and gold. It is almost semi circular in cut. It is full, flowing and just above ankle length. It is collarless and has slits for the arms.
It is lined with grey/beige silk with a gathered facing around the neck and at the arm holes.
It is lined with grey/beige silk with a gathered facing around the neck and at the arm holes.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk velvet stencilled with silver and gold, lined with silk |
| Brief description | Mantle of printed silk velvet, designed by Maria Monaci Gallenga, Florence, Italy, ca. 1922 |
| Physical description | Mantle of bronze-brown silk velvet with a stencil print design in silver and gold which consists of winged lions, opposed bids and formal, classical motifs inspired by medieval Italian silks. It fastens with a hook at the neck and has a decorative pendant tassel in grey and gold. It is almost semi circular in cut. It is full, flowing and just above ankle length. It is collarless and has slits for the arms. It is lined with grey/beige silk with a gathered facing around the neck and at the arm holes. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Soame Jenyns |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.435-1977 |
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| Record created | March 11, 2008 |
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