Antique, Victorian 1890s Opera Cape With Beading and Feather Trim antique shirt Length at the back 184

Length at the back 184 cm (72

2 are long and wide at lower edge

shaped instep

It's folded double with a seam at one side

Large - marked 42 SH

Antique, Victorian 1890s Opera Cape With Beading and Feather Trim antique shirt Length at the back 184Sensational 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