Object number

LDVAL 2005.11.3

Date

before 1930

Description

Robe worn by the Chairman of the Borough of Barking, and then Barking and Dagenham.

Physical description

Long red robe trimmed with black velvet around the cuffs, neckband, and front seam. Is heavily pleated on the back and the sleeves have wide cuffs. It is lined with cream satin.

Condition

Fair

Type

Robe

Material

Body: Cotton
Trimming: velvet

Collection type

Social history

Alternative reference

Entry Number 1622/3 (2006-08-26)

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Metadata
Start date	before 1930
Institution	Valence House Museum
Type	Robe
Material	Cotton velvet
Collection type	Social history