Historical information
This jacket was made for Marjorie Burton by her mother who was a milliner and an excellent dressmaker who worked from home. She made all of Marjorie's clothes, hats and outfits. as a result, Marjorie was always well-dressed in stylish clothing.
Significance
. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women during the first half of the twentieth century.
Physical description
A hand-sewn short-sleeved velvet jacket. It has fur cuffs. It is lined with a cream coloured satin-like material which has been used to make a narrow collar.
