Blue Silk Evening Cape, Medium c.1960sTop Level > Clothing > OuterwearBlue Silk Evening Cape, Medium c.1960s
£45.00
Beautiful blue silk evening cape dating c.1960s. This is a unique, hand-made cape, made and designed by a student at Hollings Fashion College in Manchester (known locally as the 'toast rack' building - hence the label design). Fastens with a fancy frog closure complete with hand-made, fabric covered toggle/button. There are arm-vents at the front with welts. White satin lining. Constructed to a very high standard inside and out. Labelled: Made and designed by Hollings College Clothing Dept. Measurement and condition notes below.
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Condition: Very good. There are a couple of faint marks on the lining otherwise no faults or issues. Includes FREE UK delivery!
Hollings College, Fallowfield, Manchester Designed by Manchester city architect, L C Howitt and built between 1957-1960, Hollings College, located on the corner of Wilmslow Road and Old hall Lane, affectionately known as "the Toast-Rack", is a most distinctive and original 20th century design and local landmark. Originally called the College of Food & Fashion. Its nickname comes from its appearance - a tall and closely set number of parabolic concrete arches with glass infilling. It also has a large circular hall building on the road side (which was at one time also affectionately known as "the poached egg"). Grade Two listed in 1998, this intriguing example of the post-war architecturas boom is one of the most unusual and distinctive examples of modern design to be spotted in the city.
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