Antique Fur Stole Oversized Shawl 1910s 20s Vintage Tail Fringe Henkel VFG
This is a very dramatic fur stole, with some differing opinions on dating. One of my colleagues pointed to similar styles worn in the pre-WW1 era, 1908 to 1914 - the ad called them fur "shawl collars", and offered them with a coordinating muff. Another colleague thought 1920s based on the clasp style. It is much longer than your typical stole, creating all kinds of options for wear. The stole is a long rectangle, with a "fringe" at either end in the form of four tails attached via braided tassel holders.
FUR/OTHER MATERIALS: The fur is long, with glossy dark brown guard hairs. There is also a difference of opinion on fur identification - the fur experts I consulted with were torn between fox, skunk, and some unknown third fur type. The shawl is lined in dark brown silk jacquard fabric.
SIZE:
The stole measures 68" long, and 9" wide. The "fringe" of tails adds 9" at each end
TAG: Henkel, San Francisco
CLOSURES: Crocheted balls snap together - they are attached to the stole with fabric loops and flat deco-style plastic connectors.
CONDITION: The fabric lining has multiple small wear spots - see closeup for an example. The fur is a bit worn at both edges in dead center - see closeup. No other issues noted - the pelts seem supple and are not shedding.
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