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Cape

Clothes for Women
Inventory number
2019.2.4.13.CW.CT.C1860.FR
Description
Emerald green cut velvet cape. Velvet triangle has a deep floral border with cord and velvet trim have knotted fringe. Quilted silk lining.

While staying at Vichy with the Emperor, the various formations of the imperial army performed certain evenings, in the kiosks of the parks, as well the large military marches as opera tunes or other themes specially created for Vichy. The success of these nocturnal concerts forced the women to imagine a cloakroom for the great outdoor evenings. Noble and warmer materials such as velvet silk or mohair, fashioned velvet, are very popular because they are an alternative to the timeless cashmere shawl.
Materials
Velvet
Silk
Fringe
Origin
circa 1860 France
Related object
Skirt
Exhibitions History
• 2019.07.14 - 2019.08.31. "Resort elegance - Vichy 1852-1870", Palais des congrès, Vichy, France
• 2019.09.02 - 2019.09.22 . "Invitation to the ball", Hotel de Forceville, Amiens, France
• 2019.10.24–2020.03.28. ‘The Crinoline Lady. From Alexandre Vassiliev foundation collection.’ Fashion Museum, Riga, Latvia.
• 2021.04.19–2020.10.30. ‘The Crinoline Lady (1850–1869). From Alexandre Vassiliev foundation collection.’ Silute Hugo Sheu Museum (Hugo Sheu Manor), Silutė, Lithuania.