Three Victorian Black Capes including Embroidered Velvet, this example with fringe, and with black polished silk lining; a capelet with black lace to neck and front, and with jet black beads, ruffles, crepe lining; and an example of brown net mesh, embroidered in geometric and foliate designs in black silk, and with black fringe, unlined. Circa 1860 and later. {Approximate dimensions, the velvet example: 15" shoulders, 24 1/2" L. from mid shoulders to hem.}.

Good condition, minor splits and tears, loose threads, lost beads. The lining to velvet cape at neck in back, split, and corded thread to neck loose.