Fur Scarves and Fur Collars

[hailey greenhat]

This isn't a collar or a scarf, it's actually a question.... I have a 40's fur cape, the inside however has long strips of lining fabric sewn at an angle on either side like straps connecting from shoulder to low-mid front. I can't comfortably put my arms through them and have the cape sit normal on my shoulders but i can tuck my hands through them, sometimes they fall over my chest and peek out from the cape. I was thinking they could be for a hanger but i'm not sure. Does anyone know what they are used for or have any ideas?
Thanks

 

[Mrs Chaddsley_Corbett]

In my day they were called "Fur Tippets" useful for accessorising any outfit really

 

[Miss sofia]

I always thought a tippet, was the type that had the heads and tails on. Or just tails! I stand corrected if it applies to shawls and collars.

Hailey I have always wondered why some wraps had those bits on the inside. I have had some which definately had bits to slip your arms into, as they were elasticated, ruched material. Do you think perhaps they could be for putting your arms through, and maybe just really tiny as people were so much more petite in stature? Or is it as you said to just hang them up. That would be more likely IMO.