White Feather Evening Cape
Datec.1910
Object NameCape
Mediumfeather and silk
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsBack Length: 30cm
Bust: 80cm
Bust: 80cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014226
About MeThe Edwardians simply adored feathers and used them as often as they could for fashionable garments and accessories. In this period of extravagance all manner of feathers were exploited; the bigger and more flamboyant the better, with ostrich feathers being the most popular, for their blousy effect.More About Me
Edwardian fashion was big and flamboyant: ostrich feathers were the most popular for their fluffy quality.
1837 - 1901
1940s
1920 - 1940
1920 - 1940
1930 - 1959
Late 19th century
1919 -1920
