Pelerine
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Brace family
(American)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Buell family
(American)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Allen family
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1830-1840
MediumHand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 10 1/2 x 30in. (26.7 x 76.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Seth P. Holcombe and Mrs. Gilbert A. Wicke
DescriptionWoman's pelerine of sheer, white muslin, cut in a semi-circular shape. The neck edge is plain. The bottom is edged with a self-fabric ruffle, headed by an insertion of needlerun net lace. The insertion is edged by piping. The ruffle is edged with 1/4-inch-wide plain net.
Object number1981.15.27
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