Pelerine

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Pelerine

Entry/Object ID

G91.118

Description

Entirely hand stitched white cotton net pelerine, wide circle. Heavily starched, round neckline with standup collar or binding. Edged with muslin-faced hem with buttonholed scallops; embroidered grape leaf motifs along hem 9” deep in back, 6” in front.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1825 - 1835

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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