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Pelerine

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Buell 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
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Front of dress with one petticoat
    Unknown
    about 1905-1915
    Gift of Sarah E. Plummer, 1952.18.0a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    Lena Lee Howard
    1882
    Girl's Dress
    Unknown
    about 1830
    Dress
    Unknown
    about 1875
    Gift of Mrs. Ethel Rosebrooks Larkin and Mrs. Ruth C. Waterman, 1974.114.1.1a-b, Connecticut Hi…
    Alta Harriett Farr
    June 10, 1885
    Dress
    Unknown
    about 1895
    Gift of Helen W. Simonds, 1976.53.3, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    Fannie Abigail Tibbals
    9 September 1884
    2002.47.2c
    Eugenia Wealthy Hathaway
    about 1880-1895
    Pelerine
    Unknown
    about 1830-1840
    Girl's Dress
    Putnam family
    about 1895-1900