White Rabbit Fur Jacket
Dressmaker
Madame Hay
(Aberdeen, Scotland)
RetailerSold by
Madame Hay
(Aberdeen, Scotland)
Date1928
Object NameJacket
Mediumrabbit fur and rayon satin
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsBack Length: 58cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1977 by Dr Ann Edwards.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000105
Keywords
Rabbit is one of the softest animal furs and was extensively used for evening jackets and capes, as well as for trimming silk velvet opera coats, particularly during the 1920s to 1950s. It was often worn with black silk, which accentuated the thick, soft texture of the fur.
Early 1930s