Context (References)
Herbert Samuel worked in the colonial service and travelled extensively, including in Ethiopia.
See Biography of H. Samuel by Bernard Wasserstien (1992), 'Herbert Samuel: A Political Life'. OUP. (University Library: classmark 545:18.c.95.575).
Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Cape with hood. Made of black satin-like material, with purple inside edging. Narrow band across throat decorated with 3 small tassels. One large tassel on end of hood and four small tassels along edge. Decorative embroidery along edges of cape and on throat band, done in blue/silver and gold thread. Cape fastened at front with eleven small brass-coloured round buttons and loops.'
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated by Susan Salaman, the daughter of H. Samuel.
Event Date 1995
Author: Katrina Dring

Conservation (Repack)
CON.2015.1617 | Repack
Event Date 18/6/2015
Author: cao37

Description (Physical description)
Hooded cape of black satin type material, opening decorated with gilt metallic braid. Heavy blue tassel at hood peak, front fastening of tiny metallic "buttons" - appears to be sewn closed.
Event Date 7/12/2016
Author: maa