Historical information

A capelet is a small cape, usually worn around a person's shoulders and often chosen to wear with an evening outfit.

The design may include a hood, collar or even ruffles. Fabrics range from fur, leather, velvet and wool to shear silk and net. Trimmings include buttons, lace, ribbon, and tassels.

A capelet was a fashionable garment from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries.

Physical description

Capelet with collar. White fur lined with white fabric.