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Accession Number 1971.8.5 Title blue taffeta cape Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type coat, opera Creator Liberty & Co. Ltd Date Made ca. 1912 Place Made Europe: United Kingdom, England Culture European Cultural Region European Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques woven, plain, crepe de chine Measurements UL 124.0; WA 239.0 cm Description

Blue taffeta cape with pointed collar; V-neckline in CF closing with 2 buttons and frog and 5-hook and threadloops. Pointed collar embroidered with floral motif in blue silk, and features tassels at end of each…

Blue taffeta cape with pointed collar; V-neckline in CF closing with 2 buttons and frog and 5-hook and threadloops. Pointed collar embroidered with floral motif in blue silk, and features tassels at end of each point, one in CF and two at front; Armholes edged with mock turnover cuffs, 2 fabric covered buttons and tassel; Lined with white silk satin. Inside pocket on left; Hanging loop inside neckline at CB above woven label reading Liberty & Co.

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