Two Liberty & Co. Capes, 1900-10s

This lot contains two capes.

THE FIRST
Red/Rose wool cape with sweeping curved hem in the front and trimmed with a 3.5" wide woven band down the center front and over the shoulders. The woven band features a wreath of flowers. The cape is secured with two covered buttons and a loop. The back is secured with a metal ring and finished at the hem with a silk thread tassel.
Label: Liberty & Co / London & Paris
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Length From Center Back Neck Ring to front Hem: 56"

THE SECOND
Cream wool evening wrap trimmed with bands of silk thread embroidered white silk. The embroidery features a blooming tree or branch surrounded by geometric lines.
Label: Liberty & Co / London & Paris
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Center Front Length: 44"

Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with some minor open seams where the trim is attached to the cape and the fabric has stretched open at the back neck where the metal ring is attached.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is poor due to multiple holes throughout and the hem has been cut and poorly turned back and sewn.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Two Liberty & Co. Capes, 1900-10s

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