Drecoll black chiffon cape circa early 1920's. This diaphanous piece possesses an intriguing elegance that captivates and mystifies. Delicate knife pleats along the bottom and across the back. Tie-neck closure. Gauzy, light, and sheer. Fully lined. The romantic cursive label reads "Ch. Drecoll, Wien - Paris." German Baron Christoph Drecoll, the founder of the court dressmaking house Drecoll in Vienna, sold his couture house and name in 1895. English corporation Ch. Drecoll Ltd. opened a Parisian house with the same name in 1902, and was very successful throughout the 1920's. Excellent condition.
Chest: 40"
Length: 44"