Keywords: BLW Evening Cloak.jpg Evening Cloak<br /> Liberty Co <br /> About 1920<br /> London<br /> Velvet trimmed with marabou feathers satin and gilt threads<br /> <br /> Liberty's were famous for their rich fabrics and garments inspired by historical fashions The cloak is reminiscent of earlier styles produced by the Liberty workshops which followed the 'Aesthetic' taste in fashion The dark rose-pink velvet cloak is trimmed at the hem with appliqué motifs above a deep band of marabou feathers which resemble fur The applied shapes are padded and made of gold satin They echo renaissance garments where the silk or velvet was slashed to reveal a colourful lining beneath <br /> <br /> Worn and given by Mrs R Craggs Rosie Summers Victoria and Albert Museum http //www vam ac uk/ T 238-1963 http //collections vam ac uk/item/O15636/evening-cloak/ PD Clothing in the Victoria and Albert Museum 1910s fashion 1920s fashion Cloaks Liberty department store Feather clothing Fur fashion in 1920 Fur trimmings |