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Pelerine

Dateabout 1830-1840

MediumHand-stitched cotton, with needlerun lace in linen

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 13 1/2 x 31 1/4in. (34.3 x 79.4cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. John D. Rusku

DescriptionWoman's pelerine, or cape collar, of sheer, white muslin, finely embroidered in white cotton. The pelerine has an embroidered turn-down collar around the neckline. The shape of the collar is wide across the shoulders and straight across the bottom. All edges are scalloped. The embroidery pattern is of stylized flowers and frond-like designs.

Object number1966.137.2

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