circa 1900 - Coordinating parma cape and skirt. - Lot 210

circa 1900 - Coordinating parma cape and skirt. The ensemble is cut from light parma silk satin with a white ribbon and lace motif. The cape has a lace-covered claudine collar. 5-hook front closure. The shape is long and hugs the shoulders. The interior is lined with ivory silk satin, fully topstitched with wadding in between. Matching skirt with hook closure and large pocket. Long shape with fuller back. Lined with lilac silk taffeta. Length of cape at center back (without collar): 109 cm Skirt length at front: 31 cm Skirt waist flat: 103 cm Fabric is dusty. Fading discolorations. Cape: collar lace a little yellowed and damaged towards the nape of the neck. A few tears in the silk, especially around the shoulders. Skirt: Alterations. The silk is torn in several places around the waist and worn away at the hemline at the bottom, almost all around. Missing hooks for closure.