Cream Fur Cape
Date1920s
Object NameCape
Mediumvelvet, fur and satin
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsBack Length: 55cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1977 by Miss Mary Stewart.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS009267
About MeFurriers and dressmakers used fur to great effect, creating texture and designs by exploiting the fur's natural pattern or by cutting and shaping the fur and combining it with other materials. Here silky, ruched velvet has been teamed with incredibly soft, cream rabbit fur, which has been cut in a stepped fashion following the scalloped lines of the cape to create a stunning evening garment.