Pelerine

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Pelerine

Entry/Object ID

G89.166

Description

Entirely hand stitched fine cotton pelerine. Ayreshire type embroidery with drawn work leaves forming a narrow border above the scalloped edges. Straight across back, nearly so across front. 23” wide on shoulders; 8: deep center back.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1840

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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