Fish cape sleeved jacket

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 NMC/1729
  • Dates of Creation
    • [c1920s-1960s]
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Cape sleeved jacket with long, mermaid style fishtail made of an iridescent synthetic fabric lined with green synthetic silk and decorated with strands of couched wool in a fish scale design.  Thought to have been made and used as a costume for a masque or play at The Glasgow School of Art in the early-mid 20th century.

Acquisition Information

Accession number JAC/214.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Synthetic silk and iridescent fabric, wool.
Dimensions: 1140 x 1440 mm

Additional Information

Published