Features:

- astrakhan cloth made by looping wool yarn into cloth to resemble Astrakhan wool

- lined with heavy quilting for warmth

- cape hooks at neck and falls open

- narrow fitted shoulders

- mandarin collar

Closure: large hook and eye closures that go opposite directions to stay closed

Material: wool yarn looped on cloth, polished cotton quilted lining lined with wool inside, grosgrain ribbon inner lining at edges of opening

Decade: 1900s

Brands/tags: no labels or tags

Condition: fair to good - can certainly be worn as is but lining is worn through in many locations as can be seen in images. Cloth was sewn at shoulder seams and back neck which can be seen. Areas where wool yarn loops are missing. Had moths long ago but has been thoroughly vacuumed and kept in freezer just in case there were any left. Neckline is itchy so should be worn with a high neck undergarment.

Measurements: (taken with garment lying flat and doubled when needed)

Length - 17" (top shoulder to bottom hem)

shoulders - 15" (small shoulders so cape best for XS or Small

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Irontown, OH.