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Description: | manufacturers label, woven, yellow on black, BY APPOINTMENT TO
H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II
ROBE MAKERS
EDE & RAVENSCROFT, LTD
FOUNDED 1689
Robe Makers
CHURCH, STATE, ACADEMIC, LAW
AND MUNICIPAL ROBES
93-94 CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, W.C.2.
Calf-length mayoral robe of red wool, used by former Mayors of South Shields. With a high round neckline, a yoke at CB, set in sleeves with long extensions and mock cape. Trimmed round neckline and opening edges with fur (probably mink), cuffs and extensions and cape trimmed with fur and black velvet. Lined with synthetic fabric. Fastened with tapes and hooks and eyes. Red tapes at shoulders.
Aspect: sex, Description: either
Aspect: age, Description: adult
Aspect: function, Description: ceremonial
Material: textile, wool
Colour: red | Source: | Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums | Identifier: | emu.ecatalogue.costume&textiles.270284 | Go to resource |
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