Preowned/ great condition Length 42” Armpit 28” Shoulders 25” NOR' WESTER The Nor'Wester capote is cut along the great coat and the hood gives a more northern appearance. Comes with a belt and cape that gives added warmth A lapel button pulls up the collar so that it fits snugly around the neck. SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT CAPOTES Capotes, from the very simple styles to the most elaborate, have been around for a long time and have been worn by people in all walks of life. They were designed or cut along the lines of early European or Colonial style clothing. Contrary to today's common belief, it was the French Voyageurs, rather than the American Indians, who popularized the capote. The Indians traded beaver pelts for the comfortable fitting tailored style blanket coats and added their own decorations.