antique velvet cape 1800s Victorian dark brown capelet beaded soutache / fur trim gold buttons Large slash pockets at hips

Large slash pockets at hips

Content is 65% polyester

3157 size 42 stock no

not a mark

Wonderfully made- tailored in the USA with "British Sportswear" noted on the label

antique velvet cape 1800s Victorian dark brown capelet beaded soutache / fur trim gold buttons Large slash pockets at hipsStunning darkest brown plush velvet swing cape with black fur trim, and hand beaded soutache detailing circa 1800s. The color is not a true, hard black, nor a true, rich brown, but the darkest possible brown. Velvet looks and feels like a heavy rayon or silk almost upholstery weight. Rounded collar, two hidden hook and eye closures along the inner placket. Collar edge and placket are trimmed in black fur monkey fur was commonly used at the time; fur