Opera Cloak
ca. 1847 (made)
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Semi-circular opera cloak of cashmere, with a pointed hood of silk. There is a broad scarlet border around both the cloak and the hood, the middle is white. The hood is also white, is pleated, and has two tassels which hang from its point. It is padded with cotton wool, and lined with cream-coloured silk.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cashmere, silk and cotton wool |
| Brief description | Opera cloak, red and white cashmere, England, ca.1847 |
| Physical description | Semi-circular opera cloak of cashmere, with a pointed hood of silk. There is a broad scarlet border around both the cloak and the hood, the middle is white. The hood is also white, is pleated, and has two tassels which hang from its point. It is padded with cotton wool, and lined with cream-coloured silk. |
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| Credit line | Given by the family of Major and Mrs. W. Mackay Mackenzie |
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| Accession number | T.209-1915 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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