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Henry VIII Costume

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-11681

Description

Costume consists of: (.1) Burnt umber velvet checked coat, (.2) Burnt umber velvet checked hat, (.3) Black satin knee britches, (.4) Black satin waistcoat, (.5) Ruff [Post dates the rest of the costume, made by donor to replace one which was lost], (.6ab) velvet pouch, (.7ab) Leather shoes trimmed with fur.

Details

Descriptive Terms

costumes (character dress)
feather (material)
fur
leather
linen (material)
satin
velvet (fabric weave)
fancy dress
feather (material)
Velvet
Satin
Linen
Leather
Fur
Feather
Fancy Dress
COSTUME

Inscription

""Mixter""/ Pinned tags ""Ballantine""

People and Organizations

Samuel Jason Mixter

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1997.15.4

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