ANTIQUE PRE CIVIL WAR HAND SEWN GREY PELERINE CAPE FOR DRESS. DATING TO THE 1840'S. FASHOINED OF A GREY WOOL AND SILK BLEND WITH AN INNER COTTON LINING AND IS SEWN FULLY BY HAND. PIPED SEAMS ALONG EACH SHOULDER AND AROUND THE NECKLINE WITH A SMALL BRAID DETAIL ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CLOSURE AND A FLAT RUFFLING ALL ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE.
THE FRONT HAS SOME FAINT BROWN STAINS WITH A DARKER THUMBPRINT OF STAINING ON THE BOTTOM ROUNDED EDGE WITH NUMEROUS STAINS SEEN ON THE REAR, AS PICTURED. I HAVE MADE NO ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THIS PIECE. Our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE. We can be found online on other platforms as well.Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe. And if asked to leave it on, we will.
Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. These are antique articles, having the age stated..
All flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. _gsrx_vers_1469 GS 9.1 (1469). This item is in the category "Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Specialty\Vintage\Women's Vintage Clothing\Dresses". The seller is "jamiexmas*" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.