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Pelerine
Object/Artifact
Very long, narrow band of black hand-run embroidered machine net lace shaped to form flat, curved collar over the shoulders, crossed across front waist and looped in back with long streamers. The piece has an oddly weighted, knobby hand from the embroidery - heavily weighted [?] and/or sized.
G2002.115
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865 - 1870
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Pelerine
Black
Lace
Machined
Net