Antique, Victorian 1890s Opera Cape With Beading and Feather Trim antique shirt Large - marked 42 SH

Large - marked 42 SH

quite a few of the long drops have gone

Front pleat below the opening and a pleat in the back

The original tie has been lost but the former owner has added a navy grosgrain ribbon which works well

Antique, Victorian 1890s Opera Cape With Beading and Feather Trim antique shirt Large - marked 42 SHSensational Victorian black silk satin opera cape has an elaborate velvet appliqued and beaded design, stand up collar and ostrich feather trim. Hip length and heavy, a weighty interfacing has been used. Two long, wide straps with buttoned ends extend from the neck and fasten criss crossed around the body to support the weight of the cape and to keep it in place in the wind by strapping to the body. It's lined with silk twill and has a wool