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The cape is a short sleeveless outer garment which fastens around the neck. Commonly worn in medieval Europe, they were worn throughout the 1800's. By 1910 they were no longer a popular fashion item.
date: early 20th Century replica
maximum dimension: 620mm long
subject area: Social Science, Technology, English and Languages
subject themes: Costume, Fashion, History
handling collection number: HC175
