Posted July 9, 200817 yr Original Elvis cape for sale http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/cape.jpg For sale on eBay is an original cape, made by Bill Belkew/Gene Doucette for Elvis. However, although it is believed that Elvis wore this cape on stage, no pictures of him wearing the cape have actually surfaced. Frtom the description on eBay: “This cape is absolutely unique among the King's capes. Lavishly jeweled with amber stones and brass studs, lined in bold faux tiger skin, it is very heavy and surely one of the most elaborate capes ever worn by Elvis. Elvis wore this cape during the January/February 1973 Las Vegas season and/or at the May 1973 Lake Tahoe season. There is a blood stain at the hand level, where he held the open cape, probably caused by a fan pulling on his rings and cutting his finger. There are also sweat stains at the collar. The cape has never been cleaned after Elvis wore it. Bill Belew stated to us that he did make this cape for Elvis. Further, he remembered this particular suit and cape were special because he usually designed the outfits and submitted them to Elvis for his approval. This time, Elvis himself came up with the design and brought it to him. Elvis' karate name was "Tiger" and therefore, in this suit and cape he would be "Tigerman".” Highest bid so far (with 4 days to go) is 18.700 dollar, but the reserve price is not yet met. http://cgi.ebay.com/ELVIS-PRESLEYS-CONCERT...1QQcmdZViewItem Published: July 8th 2008 01:53 AM. Source: eBay/ElvisMatters / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen . Sounds as if this is the real thing so I really hope EPE will make a bid for it so it could go on display at Graceland, but not holding my breath :rolleyes:
July 10, 200817 yr Original Elvis cape for sale http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/cape.jpg For sale on eBay is an original cape, made by Bill Belkew/Gene Doucette for Elvis. However, although it is believed that Elvis wore this cape on stage, no pictures of him wearing the cape have actually surfaced. Frtom the description on eBay: “This cape is absolutely unique among the King's capes. Lavishly jeweled with amber stones and brass studs, lined in bold faux tiger skin, it is very heavy and surely one of the most elaborate capes ever worn by Elvis. Elvis wore this cape during the January/February 1973 Las Vegas season and/or at the May 1973 Lake Tahoe season. There is a blood stain at the hand level, where he held the open cape, probably caused by a fan pulling on his rings and cutting his finger. There are also sweat stains at the collar. The cape has never been cleaned after Elvis wore it. Bill Belew stated to us that he did make this cape for Elvis. Further, he remembered this particular suit and cape were special because he usually designed the outfits and submitted them to Elvis for his approval. This time, Elvis himself came up with the design and brought it to him. Elvis' karate name was "Tiger" and therefore, in this suit and cape he would be "Tigerman".” Highest bid so far (with 4 days to go) is 18.700 dollar, but the reserve price is not yet met. http://cgi.ebay.com/ELVIS-PRESLEYS-CONCERT...1QQcmdZViewItem Published: July 8th 2008 01:53 AM. Source: eBay/ElvisMatters / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen . Sounds as if this is the real thing so I really hope EPE will make a bid for it so it could go on display at Graceland, but not holding my breath :rolleyes: I hope they make a bid too Carole, put it where it belongs
July 12, 200817 yr Author Tiger Cape Remains Unsold The so-called "Tiger cape" which was up for auction on eBay has not been sold. Although 16 bidders were interested in obtaing this piece of memorabilia, still the reserve price was not met. The highest bid was 56,600 $US. Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Jul 12, 2008
July 13, 200817 yr Tiger Cape Remains Unsold The so-called "Tiger cape" which was up for auction on eBay has not been sold. Although 16 bidders were interested in obtaing this piece of memorabilia, still the reserve price was not met. The highest bid was 56,600 $US. Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Jul 12, 2008 Oh well, never mind, out of my price range by a few dollars
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