"Cream Wool & Gold Embroidery" Vintage 1940's Cream Wool Beaded & Embroidered Cape UK 8-12 US 4-8

"Cream Wool & Gold Embroidery" Vintage 1940's Cream Wool Beaded & Embroidered Cape UK 8-12 US 4-8The most majestic and eye catching cape you could ever set your eyes upon. Rendered in a soft shade of cream wool and decorated with gold metal thread embroidery in a trailing foliage design, accented by silver claw set rhinestones, silver beadwork and gold sequins, this original early 1940's piece is sure to bring cheer to your seasonal wardrobe. The elegant Mandarin style collar, draws in along the front of the neckline with a hook and eye and is

The bateau cut neckline is accented by a soft pleated feature

Closures: 5 buttons along the front and 2 buttons along each cuff

made up of three strands of pearlised beads

is accented by the fitted waistline

whilst setting off the figure flattering bias cut of the skirt-line

Size: Free size

Armpit to Armpit: up to 32 inches

which is in turn edged in matching ribbon piping

this original 1930's geometric lace dress and matching mantle

A small scattering of marks along the back of the left hand side sleeve and two along the back of the right hand side sleeve

of interwoven tan felt and navy plaited thick embroidery thread finishing in a swirl at the top of the crown

is finished with a side slit along the right hand side side seam