Name/Title

Ensemble

Entry/Object ID

1998.14.1

Description

Part A) Blue and ivory wool twill cape. Notched lapel and flat collar. Arm slits extend from shoulder to bottom of cape on both sides, dividing cape into three distinct segments - the rear, the right front, and the left front. Both right and left front have a diagonal welt pocket. Inside cape, the right and left front are attached via length of brown knitted elastic. Cape interior is lined with dark blue synthetic. Cape fastens in front with two brown plastic buttons. Part B) Navy crepe shirt. Long-sleeved with wide and square body. Neckline is wide and shallow. Neckline edged with thin band of blue and ivory wool twill. Fastens in rear with black Flash-brand zipper. Part C) Blue and ivory wool twill skirt. Straight and mid-calf length. Darts in rear at waist. Fastens in rear with brown "Prest" zipper.

Use

House model for Fitwell Clothes, Vancouver, c.1950-1969.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Cope, Marjory

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Wool

Color

Blue, White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950 - 1969

Place

Country

United Kingdom

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Cape: Imported Fabric / LOOMED IN / GREAT BRITAIN

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Cape Length: 70.5cm Width: 109cm Skirt Length: 68.5cm Width: 39.5cm Shirt Length: 51cm Width (w): 40cm