This 1960s black cotton velveteen cape has a bonus: a hood that can be buttoned on or detached! The buttons to attach the hood are hidden under the pointed collar. The cape closes in front with 5 black plastic buttons, and has 2 front slits for your hands to poke out, as well as 2 front pockets. The cape itself is lined in black acetate satin, while the hood is lined with a second layer of velveteen. The overall shape of the cape or cloak is flared from the shoulders to the hem, so it is most fitted at the shoulders. This elegant black velvet 1960s evening cape is in excellent to mint condition, and has a German manufacturer’s label (see label info).

Size: XS-S

Length: 42” from shoulder to hem in front

Shoulder to shoulder: 18” from edge to edge, laid flat (fits well on my 15” shoulders)

Bust: will fit up to 36”

Sweep/width at hem: 47” laid flat, or 94” around

Label: black apple (shop label), Niedieck (maker’s label),

“Brillant Samt” and “Reine Baumwolle” (excellent velvet and 100% cotton, in German)

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Chicago, IL.