Help! What is this??

[Jennifer Richardson]

The original listing is long gone, but I found some more images via pinterest.

It si described as Eleanor Bear Silk quilt. Eleanor Beard appears to have been a maker of rather wonderful quilts.

I do see a great many similarities with the quilting on this cape.

It looks very, very similar to this!

 

[Jennifer Richardson]

I have had bed jackets similar to this but never saw a cape. The bed jackets I have had were from the 40s or 50s. It really is unique!
It also reminds me of the lovely quilt like silk comforters from that era. I was wondering if it may not have been converted from
a comforter at that time.

I bet that is what this is! Thank you so much!