Ladies Capes 1840's - 1890's

    Capes were wool, velvet and velveteen, with matching or contrasting cotton lining.

    Material: availability depends on time of year and the textile companies. Usually Wool, Velvet or Velveteen.

    Trim: is usually in black or contrasting color, in braiding and / or fringe.

    Closure: can be a tie at top of neck with tassel, 2 buttons with connecting cloth tab (this leaves a space/gap between the sides of the opening) or frog plus hook and eyes.

Ladies Capes 1840s - 1890s Click an image below for a larger view
Hip Length w/Collar Button Closure	Hip Length w/Collar	Knee Length w/Collar	Knee Length w/Hood	Ankle Length w/Collar	Ankle Length w/Hood

     See also the Men's Cape.

1. Neck: Around the neck (Item 3 from measurement chart).
2. Bust/Chest: Around the chest (Item 4 from measurement chart).
3. Waist: Around the natural waist (Item 14 from measurement chart).
4. Length: Length you want the cape from base of neck (not on measurement chart). IMPORTANT MEASUREMENT.
5. Height: (Item 1 from measurement chart).

    The civilian cape is made from quality Military weight woolens for warmth. A heavy black cotton lining is standard, with two inside hand size pockets. The front is closed by means of a single black "frog" and hook and eye at the collar or with 5, 7 or 9 cloth covered buttons.

    This garment is a very stunning addition to any civilian impression when worn during the Spring and Fall evenings. This cape can be used for Civil War as well as much of the rest of the Victorian period. It can be used by Ladies, Gentlemen and Officers.

Civilian Cape (Mantle or Opera Cape)
Dark Green w/Frogs	Black w/Frogs	Dark Grey w/9 Buttons	Medium Grey w/9 Buttons

    Material and Color Samples Page.
    Measurement Chart: Click Here.