Cape
I. W. Caley and Co.
Category
Costume
Date
1890
Materials
Silk, Wool
Measurements
380 mm (Length)505 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Norwich
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1362772
Summary
Beige wool short cape with two tiers, high neck and of circular shape, the tiers, neck stand and hem line having a design in embroidered cutwork packed with pink lining silk with three bands of gathered ribbon inbetween the tiers. Label; 'I.W.Caley and Co, Norwich. By Special Appointment H.R.H. Princess of Wales and Princess Christian. Silk Mercers and Mantle Makers to her Majesty the Queen'. 1890 (circa)
Provenance
worn by the donor's mother for 'Going Away, 16.8.1899'.
Marks and inscriptions
I.W.Caley and Co, Norwich. By Special Appointment H.R.H. Princess of Wales and Princess Christian. Silk Mercers and Mantle Makers to her Majesty the Queen. (label)
Makers and roles
I. W. Caley and Co., maker