Pelisse

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Pelisse

Entry/Object ID

G86.109

Description

Entirely hand-stitched pelisse made of changeable silk taffeta (blue / gold). Lined with white or tan cotton, except the skirt back with print cotton. Interlined with flannel (made over from some other dress). Hooks and eyes in front. Full sleeves with the top pressed into pleats interlined. Deep cuffs with hook closures. Moderately long pointed bodice with narrow tucks forming a V to the shoulders and false curved side back seams. Full skirt gathered tightly in the center back.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Cloak

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Taffeta

Color

Gray

Made/Created

Date made

1837

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Quaker