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This cloak, referred to by the donor as a ‘Victorian Ulster’, belonged to the Pavier Family of Basingstoke, Hampshire. It is a very full cape, of brown and blue plaid, with a plain blue lining and brown fringing along the collar and sleeves.

1 shawl: plaid; good condition

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: … // Accession number: … // Classification: … // Negative number: … // Acquisition method: … // Acquired from: … // Date: … // Store: … // Condition: … // Recorder: … // Date: … // Description: Very full cape, of a brown and blue plaid. The lining is in plain blue. Two rows of frill are black. Heavy material. // Dimensions: Length 122cm approx. Width at bottom 305cm approx. // Associated information: Belonged to a family named Pavier (?), of Basingstoke. One member of the family was solicitor’s clerk to Mr. Chandler of 36, Lote (?) [Wote] Street. // (1) In addition to the special paisley type other versions of the shawl appeared. It was made in heavy wool for warmth, in bright plaids for variety; Queen Victoria had a particular liking for a shawl in tartan. // References: (1) Every Day Dress 1650–1900: Elizabeth Ewing (B.T. Batsford Ltd., London).', Letter, Blanche Doman to MERL, 13 August 1960 – ‘… // After finishing off my letter, I remembered I had an early Victorian Plaid Ulster fringed. It belonged to a family called Pavier, who lived on Sarum Hill, B’stoke [Basingstoke]. Miss Pavier’s brother or brother-in-law was solicitor’s clerk to Mr Wills Chandler of 36 Wote St. (all of which are deceased). This Ulster I also make a gift to the Museum, I hope it will be acceptable …’

1825-01-01 - 1874-12-31

Mid-nineteenth century