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Autumn Treasures For Your Closet

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 184

THREE SHOULDER CAPES, 1890s

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
1 wool twill cape w/ jet beading under satin & lace trimmed collar, black satin bow at CF over hook & eye closure, SH-SH 18", L 24", (lace fraying) very good; 1 dolman style cape of cord edged braid appliqué to net ground w/ tiered Chantilly lace ruffles over SHs falling to arms & engine back panel, standing collar, CF hook & eye closure, SH-SH 16", L 14-22", (lining shattering & mostly removed, braid worn, CF lace ruffle shattering near seam) good; 1 black ribbed silk capelet w/ crepe chiffon collar, jet beaded passementerie extending from neck over SHs & back trimmed w/ black lace & double faced satin ribbons, paisley patterned silk lining, SH-Sh 16", L 16", (bead disease, shattering at edges) good. Ohio State University Historic Costumes & Textiles Collection.