Cape #1, late 19th century

[isiswardrobe]

A cape in black silk, covered with net. The net is dark brown now, but I think it was black originally. The net has appliques made of black felt, outlined in a narrow braid. The hem has a ruffle. The edges are trimmed with very thin transparent silk, pleated.

Comments

[joysdaughter]

The cape is beautiful, and so ornate - so much work. Probably 1890's, ro go over slightly puffy sleeves.

[isiswardrobe]

My grandmother used to say that the owner wore these clothes when she visited the court. I don't know if that is true- though she was certainly wealthy, but I can well imagine that they would have fitted very well for such visits, because of all the work that has been put to them.

Thank you for the date!

[koshka_the_cat]

That really is beautiful. The details are amazing!

[isiswardrobe]

They are. I've been thinking of doing this for years, becasue they really can't be unpacked every time I want to see them, so I haven't looked at them for at least 15 years. One day I'll do this without kids around, though, and look them over more carefully.

[janes_wardrobe]

Time to get them out again I think ;) Leave the bored son at home and beg borrow or steal a tripod if you haven't got one. I'm a sucker for construction close up shots...