Cape
1890-1900 (made)
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Shoulder cape in three layers. The top layer is of black satin and beadwork appliqué on net, underneath which is a black net frill, and finally a lining of concertina pleated white silk. There are large black satin bows at the neck and in front with tying ribbons, and a high standing collar with a black lace frill and trimmed with satin bows at the back
Object details
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| Brief description | Woman's cape, 1890-1900, English, Marshall and Snelgrove. White silk with black net trim |
| Physical description | Shoulder cape in three layers. The top layer is of black satin and beadwork appliqué on net, underneath which is a black net frill, and finally a lining of concertina pleated white silk. There are large black satin bows at the neck and in front with tying ribbons, and a high standing collar with a black lace frill and trimmed with satin bows at the back |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Florence Griffin |
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| Accession number | T.48-1946 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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