This extraordinary Edwardian era ecru gold crushed velvet opera coat capelet dates from 1910. It is made of an ecru golden cream color crushed velvet silk fabric with a textured pattern design. There is ecru cream colored lace trim edging the front opening, collar and sleeve cuffs. This outstanding opera coat has full bishop style sleeves, with rolled sleeve cuffs and a large shawl style capelet collar. There are decorative etched gold steel cut buttons on the front with side rope loop closures and the inside is beautifully lined in white silk with embroidered appliqué trim edging and "The Daniels and Fisher Stores Co." label. The coat measures 39 inches long, with 60 inch hips, a 48 inch bust, 15 inch back and 24 inch long sleeves. It is in excellent wearable condition and is truly a unique one of a kind coat and a rare piece of wearable textile art.
Item number xa4609

$400