Dolman cape
Lewis and Allenby
Category
Costume
Date
1880
Materials
Chenille, Lace, Silk, Wool
Place of origin
Regent Street
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1365640
Summary
Black silk and wool mix dolman cape, lavishly trimmed appliqued narrow gold braid and chenille tassels. Neck trimmed with black silk Bedfordshire lace frill. Black silk quilted lining. Label 'Lewis and Allenby (London)- shawl makers to the Queen, Regent Street. 1880 (circa)
Provenance
Donor - Mrs Illiffe.
Marks and inscriptions
Lewis and Allenby, London - shawl makers to the Queen, Regent Street (label)
Makers and roles
Lewis and Allenby, maker