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Evening cape with star-shaped appliqués

anonymous, c. 1920 - c. 1929

Capes were rarely worn during the day in the 1920s. Yet a stylish dress cape was still the fashionable choice for a festive occasion. The hem of this bright pink velvet cape is decorated with square blocks of fabric sewn in the shape of four-pointed stars.

  • Artwork typewomenswear, clothing, outerwear, cloak
  • Object numberBK-1981-35
  • Dimensionslength 108 cm x width 216 cm
  • Physical characteristicsfluweel, zijde

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Evening cape with star-shaped appliqués

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1981-35

  • Description

    Cape van changeant fluweel in framboise en oranje, gevoerd met roze satijn. Halflang model, racht afhangend met ronde hals en rand van smock aan het eind van de schouders. Sluiting middenvoor.Versiering onder langs de zoom een brede rand ruitvormige appliqué.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1920 - c. 1929

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    fluweel, zijde

  • Dimensions

    length 108 cm x width 216 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of M. Boot-den Tex, Rotterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1981

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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