Embroidered Satin Matador Cape, 1950s

This cape was updated in the mid 20th century with a jeweled strap, which allows for the cape to sit away from the neck.

Black silk satin matador cape with top capelet collar, front and back and collar embroidered with multi-hued flowers and edged with circular brass studs, lined with orange satin and white brocade, and stone set gold-tone piping neckline strap.
Label: Enriqueta Marcen / "La Maestra" / Sastra De Toreros / Ave Maria, 42-Madrid
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 32"
Width (bottom sweep): 63"

Condition:

The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Fading/Color Change: The orange satin shows some lightning.
Soiling/Spots/Wear: The interior lining has some yellowed soiling at each side and center back. The black satin exterior has some small spots on the front right hem and the back shoulder area. There are some small pulls in the black and orange satin on the front left near the hem, the back shoulders, and along the neckline.
Corrosion/Tarnish: The brass studs have lost some finish but all appear intact.
Repairs/Alterations: The front jeweled neck strap appears to be a later addition.

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Embroidered Satin Matador Cape, 1950s

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