LUXURY PEAU DE SOIE OPERA CAPE - ALL ORIGINAL 1960's VINTAGE - EVOCATIVE OF JACQUELINE KENNEDY ELEGANCE
Minimalist 1960's vintage opera cape. Luxurious coral and ivory peau de soie. Full length evening cape. Sculpted jewel neckline with lapel closure which can be worn closed or open V-neck to reveal contrasting color. Full ivory peau de soie lining. Shoulder is shaped with darts over sleeve cap. Two pleats left and right shoulder seams. Two arm slits. Garment engineered simply with only two wide pieces of silk seamed center back. Although there is no label, this fine luxury cape came from a closet where garments were purchased from Bullocks Wilshire, Bergdorfs and I. Magnin and is consistent with the quality sold by those high end store. This fine opera cape is reminiscent of the cape worn by Jacqueline Kennedy for JFK's inauguration ball.
Approximate measurements:
Side seam to side seam across bust area - 26" (26" x 2 = 52")
Back length, measured from neckline to hem edge - 60"
Condition:
Near excellent condition, would benefit from professional cleaning. Shows small faint marks at left, soil at hem and area above hem outside and lining. Shows fabric flaw/snag left located between armhole and hem.
Cape is shown with strapless evening gown also available on this website #60G-292.
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