1940s Arnold Liebes Feathered Mink Cape w/ Bakelite Details & Silk Lining

Arnold Liebes


Description

Wonderful deep chocolate brown feathered Mink cape by Arnold Liebes. The cape is hip length, with a straight collar, and fastens at the neck with a grosgrain rope with AMAZING swirling polished bakelite acorn - like aglets. The cape is lined in black silk with a subtle floral pattern. Perfection.

Arnold Liebes was a furrier with trading posts in Alaska. In the early 20th century he made frequent trips to his outposts, documenting what he saw on his trips with a camera and his diary. His collection of photographs, manuscripts, and over 1000 anthropologically relevant items are available at the California Academy of Sciences.

  • Country of Origin
    United States
  • Condition
    Excellent
  • Materials & Techniques
    Cord Collar Silk
  • Size
    Current U.S. Size
    OS
    Total Length
    25 Inches
  • Size Chart

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