Wool Cape, ca. 1866 #walkingdress gained notoriety after representatives of

gained notoriety after representatives of the European aristocracy discovered the fishing village as a vacation spot for themselves in the 19th century

both crafted from exquisite Bedfordshire Maltese lace

as such delicate fabrics are often found tattered or deteriorated

Marc Walter was in immediate company with the great maisons Doucet

it remains a unique and rare piece of clothing from the southern states of America

Wool Cape, ca. 1866 #walkingdress gained notoriety after representatives ofCream wool cape, ca. 1866. Origin: America, Museum of the City of New York. Decorative hood made of red china silk. Tassels on the hood and in the front area, the latter for shooting the cape. Very good to excellent condition. Minor stains across the front. Some of the tassels are frayed. Few and tiny scattered holes. The decoration is not included. Shoulder: ~ 20' Length: ~ 39'