1900s Antique Cape/Cloak EDWARDIAN Wool Caplet Taupe Brown 1910s OS

Vintage EDWARDIAN CAPE. Taupe and chocolate brown (silk ruffled neckline). Embellished with a few long beaded epaulettes. Unlined. Button closure. * this listing is for Cape only, skirt and blouse are sold separately.

No fiber or fabric content indicated. A lighter weight fabric (compared to a heavier wool) This is a more lightweight cape, was probably worn in the spring or fall months.

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SIZE: No size indicated-(Photos taken on my size 2 dress form—With room to spare). BUT For best fit, please refer to the measurements below.

Approx Inches:
Bust/measured flat across the approx chest area-58” around
Bottom sweep 130”
Length 34.5”
Shoulder to shoulder 14-15” (approximation)

CONDITION: pre-owned antique condition. NOTABLE Issues: most notable issue is that it needs a good cleaning. Some soiling and spotting, (they are faint but are notable). Fabric is somewhat stiff.
*Refer to last photo for up close details of notable issues. A couple of small hand stitched repairs. Silk around the neck line has become delicate over the years. Fabric has thinned over the years, & has some fading. With careful handling this would be wearable.

*Please refer to the photos for additional details and descriptions

Historical Note: This hat is part of a huge 500+ piece personal Edwardian collection that we have recently purchased..(*save us as a favorite seller to keep an eye out for new listings each week!) We are honored to be the new owners of this rare and exquisite collection❤️Reflecting the love and passion of a fellow a vintage lover, that took nearly 50 years for her to amass her collection...which includes over 200 dresses, capes, purses, shoes, children’s, toddler/baby and menswear.

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1) OUR MEASUREMENTS: In sewing, ‘ease’ is the amount of room a garment allows the wearer beyond the measurements of their actual body. I provide measurements of my items (un-stretched) for you, however, it is suggested to add ease for comfort. Fitting ease will allow you to be able to breathe, move your arms, bend your elbows, sit, walk, and even dance! Ease varies depending on what part of the body you are clothing, but generally it is between ½”-2”. If you want your garment to be a ‘pin-up’ tight fit, make sure it’s close to your own body measurements, adding 1 or 2 inches in the bust and hip areas. If you want it to fit loosely, add more room as needed.

2) YOUR MEASUREMENTS: We always suggest you use the measurements of your own body to help with the accuracy of how the garment will fit. If you don’t have a measuring tape, use a ruler to measure a similar garment that fits you well. Follow our measuring guide pictures to compare our sizing with your measurements.

ABOUT VINTAGE:

Please understand that vintage clothing and vintage fabric have age to it, and even when in excellent condition, they show wear. They are not new items. Eventually he lm the most cared for vintage items of clothing is likely to have some wear and tear and vintage pieces can commonly have tiny spots/marks, fading/yellowing, or pin holes. I attempt to present all damage by describing and photographing it but sometimes little things get by me. If you are not happy with your purchase, please contact me right away after receiving your purchase to arrange for a return. Items are sourced from local estate auctions, and business liquidations. Items will have some wear as to be expected with used goods. Please read the description and look at pictures carefully as all items will be as described. Measurements are taken to the best of our ability, but there may be a 5-10% variation. Please remember that colors photograph and can display differently depending on the camera and/or the monitor.o