Cape 1855-60

Velvet, silk and satin | RCIN 74861

Description

Red velvet cape heavily embroidered with floral design and cornucopia; triangular fringed hood lined with cream satin studded with embroidered red flowers; hem edged with deep red fringe with three tiers gold thread tassels

Provenance

Presented to Queen Victoria.
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Velvet, silk and satin

red velvet, silk (textile), gold thread, fringe, cream satin

embroidered
Groupings
Category
Costume, Uniforms & Accessories
Object type(s)
costume
outerwear
capes
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Containers
Horn (container)
Cornucopiae (horn)

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