Vintage Hollywood 1940s Fur Stole or Mink Capelet with Pockets & Provenance

This magnificent mink fur stole or capelet was offered for sale during the mid-1940s and was worn to Hollywood affairs.

The original owner was a teacher, a writer, an artist. She retired after many years of teaching service at the Indian Schools at both Anadarko, Oklahoma and Santa Fe, New Mexico. With too much spare time on her hands, she decided to teach the needy in Bakersfield, California, where she would also be near her sister and other friends.

Her older sister had been a model and was married to actor Tony Randall. The sisters were close and on occasion, they would meet with

friends in Hollywood and this stole was worn appropriately. Further historical information will be provided to the buyer if requested. This stole has never been on the market since it was first purchased.

The stole is beautifully tailored around the shoulders and has a wide collar that may be pulled up around the face. There are deep set pockets on both sides that are nearly invisible due to the fabulous design. This is a magnificent example and one that may be appreciated by vintage clothing enthusiasts as well as curators.

Fitted, the stole measures approximately 36 inches or 91.5 cm around the bottom edge, or sweep. The collar width is approximately 3.5 inches or 9 cm. The length of the lappets to the front measure approximately 9 inches or 23 cm.

Based on the style, the stole should fit most sizes. The mannequin model is size medium by most standards. The fur is supple. The interior lining is exquisite and clean…pristine. The stole is in vintage overall near mint condition with only a few very minor areas of rubbing of the fur.