Fur worn over the shoulders and hanging down?

Answer 1

The correct response is, "What is a stole?" A stole is a type of garment typically made of fur or fabric that is worn over the shoulders and hangs down in front. It is often used as a decorative accessory or as part of formal attire, such as in religious ceremonies or academic regalia. Stoles can vary in length, width, and material depending on the cultural or ceremonial context in which they are worn.

Answer 2

I believe you are asking about a garment called a 'stole', probably most often heard as a 'mink stole'. This is a garment narrower than a cape, worn about the shoulders, with ends often left dangling. I have seen mink stoles and fox stoles. I believe they became popular in the late forties-early fifties when fur coats were very desirable, and those who could not pay a thousand dollars for a coat might wish to buy a short jacket or a stole to enjoy the prestige of owning mink or other fur.