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Theatrical Monster Cape: T.86-1977

Object information

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Description

Green brocaded black satin with appliqued monster masks made up of a variety of plain, damask and brocaded silks including some gold-wrapped threads and silvered paper strips, also small areas of plain cottons. Outlines and details worked in couched, wrapped thread. Four monster faces for back, front and each shoulder.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 112 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1850

School or Style

Chinese

Components of the work

Mask composed of silk damask
Monster Masks

Materials used in production

black Satin
Cotton

Techniques used in production

Brocaded

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.86-1977
Primary reference Number: 190457
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 December 2012 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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