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Helga Howie Victorian Velvet Tiered Puffed Cape
Helga Howie Victorian Velvet Tiered Puffed Cape

Helga Howie Victorian Velvet Tiered Puffed Cape

By Helga Howie

Located in New York, NY

Helga Howie Victorian Velvet Tiered Puffed Cape from the 1980's. Amazing cozy shape of deep purple

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1980s American Capes

Victorian Embroidered Chinese Mantle Shawl
Victorian Embroidered Chinese Mantle Shawl

Victorian Embroidered Chinese Mantle Shawl

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Chinese Mantle Shawl created in the period with imported Chinese silk hand embroidered

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1880s Chinese Capes

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Green Velvet Victorian Cape
Green Velvet Victorian Cape

Green Velvet Victorian Cape

Unavailable

W 36 in L 30 in

Green Velvet Victorian Cape

Located in San Francisco, CA

Green Velvet Victorian Cape Fantastic piece of eccentric Victorian fashion history, this green

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1890s Unknown Capes

Black Silk and Jet Victorian Cape
Black Silk and Jet Victorian Cape

Black Silk and Jet Victorian Cape

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Size: sm/med

Black Silk and Jet Victorian Cape

Located in Topanga, CA

Exquisite black silk layered lace adorned with black silk jet embroidery front and back, fully lined in silk, hook and eye closures running down center, inner belt tie. This can be ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Capes

Victorian Lace, Jet and Silk Cape
Victorian Lace, Jet and Silk Cape

Victorian Lace, Jet and Silk Cape

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Victorian Cape made from silk, lace and jet beading. The cape had two layers of silk

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Capes

Victorian Black Evening Cape
Victorian Black Evening Cape

Victorian Black Evening Cape

Unavailable

L 43.5 in

Victorian Black Evening Cape

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful black cape with jet-like faceted embellishments and small beads. It has braided trim and

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Late 19th Century Victorian Capes

Victorian Riding Cape
Victorian Riding Cape

Victorian Riding Cape

Unavailable

Size: Small

Victorian Riding Cape

Located in Toronto, ON

This silk lined velvet cape with an embroided piano shawl collar exudes warmth and a mysterious

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Capes

Victorian Velvet Piano Fringe Cape
Victorian Velvet Piano Fringe Cape

Victorian Velvet Piano Fringe Cape

Located in Toronto, ON

Victorian velvet and silk cape with a beautiful detailed embroided piano fringe. Elegantly

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Capes

Victorian Black Silk, Jet and Lace Cape
Victorian Black Silk, Jet and Lace Cape

Victorian Black Silk, Jet and Lace Cape

Located in Topanga, CA

Victorian silk satin cape with black jet and lace detail throughout. Exceptional workmanship.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Capes

Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim
Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim

Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian velvet cape with beaded appliqué and feather trim. Chenille trim along neckline and hem

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1890s Capes

1860s French Ivory silk damask cape
1860s French Ivory silk damask cape

1860s French Ivory silk damask cape

Located in Newark, DE

France, Second Empire, Beautiful cape in ivory silk damask, floral motifs, the interior slightly

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Capes

Victorian Black Jacquard Capelet
Victorian Black Jacquard Capelet

Victorian Black Jacquard Capelet

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W 26 in L 35 in

Victorian Black Jacquard Capelet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian black jacquard capelet with black silk cord appliqué. Grosgrain waist sash. Burgundy high

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Late 19th Century Capes

Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet with Long Fringe
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet with Long Fringe

Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet with Long Fringe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful gothic style Victorian piece. High neck capelet heavily embellished with jet beads. Long

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1890s Capes

Victorian Beaded Morning Cape
Victorian Beaded Morning Cape

Victorian Beaded Morning Cape

Located in Gresham, OR

Extravagantly Beaded Victorian Swallow Tail Mourning Cape

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Capes

Victorian Green Felt Wool Cape
Victorian Green Felt Wool Cape

Victorian Green Felt Wool Cape

Located in London, GB

Very sweet Victorian green wool felt shoulder cape with pretty velvet and embroidery details to the

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Late 19th Century Victorian Capes

Victorian French Lace Cape
Victorian French Lace Cape

Victorian French Lace Cape

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W 52 in L 27 in

Victorian French Lace Cape

Located in New York, NY

Victorian French Lace Cape purchased in Paris.

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Late 19th Century French Capes

Victorian Black Lace and Feather Cape
Victorian Black Lace and Feather Cape

Victorian Black Lace and Feather Cape

Located in New York, NY

Bands of lightweight silk and lace wrap around the shoulders, adorned by the wonderfully flirtatious movement of ostrich feathers. This piece is a fantastic example of the luxurious ...

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Late 19th Century French Capes

Vintage Victorian Lace Cover Up
Vintage Victorian Lace Cover Up

Vintage Victorian Lace Cover Up

Located in US

Beautiful Victorian lace cover up with snap closures carefully placed along the draped front. Cover

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Capes

Givenchy Dramatic Silk Stole
Givenchy Dramatic Silk Stole

Givenchy Dramatic Silk Stole

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

-Victorian opera capes, this wrap is the pinnacle of statement pieces, with vintage caché and fun, vampy

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Victorian Hand Beaded Maribou Trim Cape
Victorian Hand Beaded Maribou Trim Cape

Victorian Hand Beaded Maribou Trim Cape

Located in London, GB

Absolutely incredible black Victorian cape with black velvet and lace applique and intricate hand

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Late 19th Century Victorian Capes

Victorian Cream Silk Bridal Cape
Victorian Cream Silk Bridal Cape

Victorian Cream Silk Bridal Cape

Located in London, GB

Beautiful cream silk cape dating from the 1880s consisting of stripes of silk ribbon and silk

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Late 19th Century British Capes

1890s Victorian Era Silk Velvet Fur Cape
1890s Victorian Era Silk Velvet Fur Cape

1890s Victorian Era Silk Velvet Fur Cape

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

It doesn't get any more Victorian than this- our incredible 1890s cape from Parisian designer B

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19th Century French Capes

1850s Chanitlly bobbin lace evening cape
1850s Chanitlly bobbin lace evening cape

1850s Chanitlly bobbin lace evening cape

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid 1800s bobbin lace cape from Chantilly, France...Commonly seen in the triangular shape, cape

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Capes

Oscar de la Renta Couture beaded fur evening cape
Oscar de la Renta Couture beaded fur evening cape

Oscar de la Renta Couture beaded fur evening cape

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Evening drama from Oscar de la Renta, Couture...Victorian inspired evening cape of black sheared

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Late 20th Century American Capes

Victorian Cape
Victorian Cape

Victorian Cape

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W 50 in

Victorian Cape

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian Cape Stunningly preserved Victorian Cape with soutache detailing, velvet inserts and

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1890s Capes

Victorian Embroidered Silk Twill Cape
Victorian Embroidered Silk Twill Cape

Victorian Embroidered Silk Twill Cape

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Victorian cape is made from a cream silk twill with heavy embroidery. Cream and metallic

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Late 19th Century Victorian Capes

Victorian Burnout Velveteen Cape with Chenille Fringe
Victorian Burnout Velveteen Cape with Chenille Fringe

Victorian Burnout Velveteen Cape with Chenille Fringe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Victorian cape is made from sumptuous burnout cotton velveteen in a graphic floral

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Late 19th Century Victorian Capes

Victorian Iridescent Silk Taffeta Cape w/Floral inserts
Victorian Iridescent Silk Taffeta Cape w/Floral inserts

Victorian Iridescent Silk Taffeta Cape w/Floral inserts

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dramatic and beautiful iridescent forest green silk taffeta Victorian cape features an inserted

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Late 19th Century Victorian Capes

1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape
1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape

1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This dazzling mixed-lace Victorian cape is lavishly embellished with sparkling sequins and hand

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20th Century Victorian Capes

Victorian Silk Net and Hair Applique Cape
Victorian Silk Net and Hair Applique Cape

Victorian Silk Net and Hair Applique Cape

Located in Topanga, CA

Black silk cape with silk and hair appliques embroidered throughout. Ruffled edge and long satin

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Capes

1998 Christian Lacroix Black Beaded Short Victorian Style Cape
1998 Christian Lacroix Black Beaded Short Victorian Style Cape

1998 Christian Lacroix Black Beaded Short Victorian Style Cape

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX (Made in France) Short cape in a victorian style composed of black synthetic

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1990s French Capes

1860's Rare Antique Polynesian Ceremonial Feather Cape Shawl
1860's Rare Antique Polynesian Ceremonial Feather Cape Shawl

1860's Rare Antique Polynesian Ceremonial Feather Cape Shawl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is an incredible and ultra-rare feather cape dating back to the mid 19th century. The garment

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Early 19th Century Georgian Capes

Victorian Cut Velvet Capelet Circa 1890
Victorian Cut Velvet Capelet Circa 1890

Victorian Cut Velvet Capelet Circa 1890

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Plush moss green velvet capelet with ornate decoration. Rows of scrolling cream-colored couched cord radiate from the neckline and expand as they approach the hem. Beautiful hem fe...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Capes

Victorian Lace Caplet
Victorian Lace Caplet

Victorian Lace Caplet

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Size: one size

Victorian Lace Caplet

Located in Topanga, CA

This victorian lace caplet has two tiers of exquisite lace. It fastens with a hook and eye, and a

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Late 19th Century French Capes

Victorian Jet Beaded Capelet
Victorian Jet Beaded Capelet

Victorian Jet Beaded Capelet

Located in Topanga, CA

Mini Victorian caplet, accented with Jet beading, ruffles at neckline, hook and eye clasp.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Capes

Victorian Lace Caplet with Jet Beading
Victorian Lace Caplet with Jet Beading

Victorian Lace Caplet with Jet Beading

Located in Topanga, CA

Victorian black lace caplet with jet beading at the collar and silk ribbon bow.

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Late 19th Century French Capes

1860s Black Chantilly Lace Caped Shawl
1860s Black Chantilly Lace Caped Shawl

1860s Black Chantilly Lace Caped Shawl

Located in Rockwood, ON

A stunning an huge antique Chantilly lace shawl that is absolutely exquisite. It measures a full 66" x 66" and literally weighs but a few ounces. Chantilly lace originated and was cr...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Shawls

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Art Deco Lame Broche Fringed Shawl

Located in New York, NY

Art deco lame floral patterned shawl with ivory silk fringe, 48 x 38 plus 22" fringe. Excellent condition w slight oxidation in center.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scarves

Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s

Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s

By Emmanuelle Kahn

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...

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1980s French Blouses

1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress

1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in San Francisco, CA

Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

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Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...

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Late 20th Century Scarves

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New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5

New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box

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Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box

Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box

By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...

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2010s Italian High Heels

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...

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2010s Italian Shoes

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By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embellishments. The contoured pane...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

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Art Deco Lame Broche Opera Coat with Japanese Mink

Located in New York, NY

1920's lame broche gold and port opera coat .The fabric woven with art deco concentric circles and center dots. Trimmed with full natural Japanese mink shawl color and cuffs. Smalle...

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Full beaded ( beads and sequins) see-through flapper dress. SIZE L

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By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Christian Lacroix

Located in Sparks, NV

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Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Necklace, 10.25 Carats
Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Necklace, 10.25 Carats

Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Necklace, 10.25 Carats

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this enchanting necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of early 20th-century American jewelry design. Delicately handcrafted, the one-of-a-...

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Victorian Capes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of victorian capes available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black victorian capes and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Victorian Capes?

Prices for victorian capes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $388 and can go as high as $2,800, while these items, on average, fetch $988.

Finding the Right Coats And Outerwear for You

There is a stylish garment for anywhere in the universe, and on 1stDibs, finding the right vintage and designer coats and outerwear doesn’t have to feel like a journey to the ends of the earth.

Outerwear includes many types of garments aside from the standard coat. From capes, gilets, jackets and cloaks to raincoats and kimonos, fashion designers have long been preparing us for the elements, and outerwear in general has changed and evolved significantly over time.

A lot of the coat styles in our closets, such as the durable Navy-inspired peacoat, were popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes in their regulation field jackets and parkas — indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. Even today, owing to the likes of Burberry, a luxury fashion house that is among the originators of the trench coat worn by British officers during World War I, the trench remains a timeless style, now available in a range of colors that can be worn throughout the year.

While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.

Thankfully, the 20th century’s tradition of challenging the norm continues steadfast in today’s outerwear fashions. Contemporary designers certainly find inspiration in 1960s and 1970s coats by Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Bonnie Cashin, but unisex options abound in modern creations that take both function and style into account. Find what inspires you in the full range of vintage and designer coats and outerwear available for sale on 1stDibs.

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