Capote de Paseillo

NameBullfighter's entry cape

Maker Santiago Pelayo

Dateca. 1955

Place madeMadrid, Spain, Europe

MediumSilk or synthetic satin and embroidery thread, cotton lining, metal sequins, thread and beads.

DimensionsOverall: 36 1/4 x 68 1/8 in. (92 x 173 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2011.22.10

Object numberA.2011.22.10

DescriptionLong, heavy black satin cape, embroidered in wide (~9 3/4") panels on each side of the straight front opening. Cape has stand up collar and short cape over shoulders and back neck, which is also embroidered. Center back also floral embroidered. The front edges, edge of short cape, and a sword shaped point at the center back are decorated with gold metal sequins with metal bead centers. There is an 8" split at center back, which is bordered by the sequins and surrounded by roses, pansies, carnations and other flowers. Cape lined with hot pink polished cotton with a hot pink satin band (9" wide) which edges the front and runs across neck and shoulders. The cape made in a half circle form. Tag at center back reads "Santiago Pelayo, Leon 8 - Madrid."