Sleek, here is an example of a Cherokee coat from around 1820 or 1830. Lots of eastern coats had the "cape" around the collar area. I've got a few photos of Cherokee items with beadwork, if I could find them. Most of it is like a floral applique'. Cherokee were wearing European clothing so early on, it is difficult to find very many historic examples of hide coats, etc. There are several examples of beaded moccasins and bags, just not much clothing. Curtis