Antique Victorian Cream Silk Capelet Pelerine Wrap, 1890s, passementerie For Sale

Antique Victorian evening capelet or visite showcases the stunning structural styles engineered to complement the Iconic large sleeved gowns of the era. Crafted from a lightweight, beautifully draping silk, it features a dramatic neckline, intricate self-fabric rosette construction, with T-shaped crocheted passementerie support appliqued directly over the silk panel seams. This garment is remarkably well preserved for being over 130 years old and is in remarkable structural shape for its age with strong seams. There is faint age spotting and a few small pinholes highlighted in the final pictures. A rare find, and a perfect treasure for the collector of historical garments,