Cape
Category
Costume
Date
1890 - 1900
Materials
Silk/wool brocade, silk twill, cord, hooks & eyes.
Measurements
1580 x 1160 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602918
Summary
A woman's cape made from a silk/wool blend brocade in turquoise, gold and ochre. The cape is decorated across the main ground with a stylised floral motif, with gold coloured cord around the yoke, stand collar and falling free down the cape back. It is fully lined in apricot silk twill and fastens centre front with three hooks & eyes, intact.