Pelerine
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Ann Frances Darling
American, born 1811
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1830-1835
MediumHand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 25 1/2 x 33in. (64.8 x 83.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. G. W. Blunt White and Mrs. Irving A. Chapman, through the Manuscript Committee of the Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America
DescriptionWoman's pelerine with long tabs hanging on either side of the center front opening, meant to be tucked into the belt. (This form is called a "canezou" in period literature.) The shoulderline of the pelerine is extra wide for being laid over the fashionable leg-o'-mutton sleeves. The shoulder is split into two wings. A narrow, embroidered flounce is stitched around the shoulders, and an eight-inch-wide collar encircles the neckline. All edges are scalloped and embroidered with delicate whitework flowers. The neckline edge is piped. The center back of the pelerine extends down to the fashionable waistline and is gathered into a short tab for tucking into the belt.
Object number1959.30.8
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