Elegant black cape, ca. 1898, a dream made of silk, tulle (on the lower edge and sleeves), appliqués and gathered decorations. The cape comes from the famous Parisian department stores' "Au Bon Marché". The department stores' was founded in 1838 by the Videu brothers. Under the management of Aristide Boucicaut, this department stores' played a pioneering role in the development of the European retail trade (source: Wikipedia). Lined with silk on the inside. It comes from an American museum...