Theatrical cape - "ermine" trim

I found this cape in the same barn as I've found most of my recent things. There were a bunch of old trunks which I believe belonged to a theatrical troupe. Unfortunately, they were mostly empty. I did find this cape, and a couple of boxes with wigs. I am going to post one of the boxes in the Antiques section.
This is made of cheap velvet(?). The ermine is cotton wool daubed with black paint. Can anyone tell me how old this might be? Thanks.

 

Thanks 6rivets. I've never heard of ikat. How can I tell if it's real or faux? I do believe the design is woven in and not printed on.

I did a burn test on the velvet, but I didn't have matches so I dropped a piece on a red hot burner. It didn't self extinguish because it was on the burner. It didn't smell like burning hair. It made dark gray ash. Is it most likely cotton?

 

Yes - I'll take some pictures.

 

edge of cape where mice ate it:




first lining - sort of a pressed cotton wool:



now you can see the back of the velvet:


between the cotton wooly stuff and the inside is a paper like fabric:



this is the back of the inner lining:

 

Thanks 6rivets.