Item 105604 - Waterloo House & Swan & Edgar cape, London, ca. 1890
- Item 105604 - Waterloo House & Swan & Edgar cape, London, ca. 1890
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- Item 105604
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Image Info Shoulder frills and a high lace trimmed collar distinguish this late 19th century cape. The cream-colored flannel cape is accented with purple velvet. A wide purple silk ribbon neck tie matches the silk lining.
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A label stitched to the interior collar stated: "WATERLOO HOUSE & SWAN & EDGAR LTD. / PICCADILLY & REGENT ST. / LONDON." The Waterloo House & Swan & Edgar was a large London department store in Piccadilly Circus. The name changed to Swan & Edgar in 1896, which helps date the cape.
