Cape
Date made: 19th century
Maker: unknown maker
Description: Fine black wool cape, elaborately trimmed with black lace ruffles trimmed with ruched black silk and ruched silk scallops. Fastened. 3 hooks and eyes. Lined black sateen with suspension loop of same fabric. Length, centre front including collar and trim 90 cm. 5.2 cm wide black satin ribbon bunch at neck.
(Reference image taken in the 1990s.)
Materials: wool
Object name: cape
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1980-0099a