Antique of the Week: Vintage Mink Cape

As everyone in Kensington knows, Antique Row is one of the community’s points of pride.  Howard Avenue and its side streets are lined with shops specializing in antique furniture, rugs, vintage toys, used books and more.  This large presence in the community sparked our feature, Antique of the Week, where we will showcase a different item or curiosity each week to bring attention to pieces from the past. 

This week, we are featuring a vintage honey mink cape with a velvet bow from the 1950s.

Kate Taylor-Fine, proprietor of , said that the fur is in good condition. The name “Elaine” is monogrammed on the lining.

The 1950s represented the era of the silhouetted woman with her perfect hair and cinched waist, reminiscent of Grace Kelly and Doris Day. Even though the 1950s fashion is in the past, this honey mink cape is timeless. It offers a slimming effect to your evening gown or dress. 

You can purchase this vintage mink cape for $125 at , located at 3730 Howard Ave. Taylor-Fine can answer your questions at 301-933-7676.