A voluminous 1930s silk velvet cape starring a peaked hood trimmed in a vine of sequined gold leaves.

ERA: 1930s - early 1940s
BRAND: Elsie Marie Baker, Modiste | Lancaster, PA
FITS LIKE: S/M
SIZE: none listed

MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 57"
Sleeve length: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 39.5"
Waist: 32" (without interior tie tied). Interior tie goes down to 26"
Hips: free

DETAILS:

• stand collar covered with gold/brass metal embroidery

• decorative gems in a brooch shape adorn the collar near button

• internal hook-and-eye closure at neck

• puffed sleeves with soutache embroidery and gems

• fully lined in an ivory satin crepe

• interior tie to keep waist secure

• exterior button at waist

• full, sweeping skirt

CARE: Dry clean

CONDITION: Very good—there may be minor wear to gem embellishments and embroidery, but all presents beautifully. A few scratch-like marks on velvet at right thigh area (pictured in photo 9).