Toreador cape

NameToreador cape

CultureSpanish

Date1954

Place madeSpain, Europe

Mediumsilk, metal

DimensionsLength at CB: 34 in. (86.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Gift of Carolyn Schnurer, 1955

Object numberA.2021.8.9

DescriptionCape, Torero's (Capote de Paseo): Two-tone red, two-tone purple, and two-tone green plain weave; pink, red, blue, and white long and short satin stitch embroidery, floral vine motifs including rows of carnations, pansies, and daisy motifs; gilt metal spangles; hot pink satin facing; white satin lining; circular; lower-hip length; cape collar with band at neck; embroidery at front edges, collar, and back