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Moleskin cape

Front view of a cape showing the wide shoulders and single fastening. Side view of a cape showing the short length. Rear view of a cape showing the small pelts. Side view of a cape showing the short length. Close view of a cape showing the label.
Front view of a cape showing the wide shoulders and single fastening. Side view of a cape showing the short length. Rear view of a cape showing the small pelts. Side view of a cape showing the short length. Close view of a cape showing the label.

Classification

Description

A short fur cape made out of mole skins. The cape has wide shoulders and a single hook and eye fastening. The small pelts can be seen making up the fabric. This object provides context to AIBDC : 005096 for comparison.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
C Freeman

Inscriptions

woven: "TUD 4344 C. Freeman. 15 Royal Parade. Muswell Hill N10" (label at neck)

Object number

AIBDC : 002649

Date

1950 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

stitched

Material

textile
animal
mole skin

Colour

black