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Opera Cloak

Victorian black silk opera coat
Victorian black silk opera coat

Victorian black silk opera coat

$1,885Sale Price|46% Off

Victorian black silk opera coat

Located in New York, NY

This spectacular Victorian black silk opera coat has hand-knotted fringes on the sleeves. The collar can be worn down, high and even as a hood. On the back center of the neckline, th...

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1960's Harrods Black Silk Rayon Cloque' Opera Cloak, Floor Length

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