Clothing - Black velvet evening cape with blue silk lining, c. 1907

Historical information

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.

Physical description

Black velvet capelet with pale blue lining held at the neck with a gilt metal clasp.

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