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Pelerine
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Pelerine, double, frill edge. Entirely hand stitched fine, sheer muslin. Wide collar above shoulder-width collar, rounded ‘corners’ - the larger one edged with 2” wide embroidered frill. Satin stitch; openwork with net filling; row of eyelets around edge of each collar. Frill mounted on narrow cotton tape for attachment to eyelet band.
G2002.087
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Neckwear
Adult, Female
Accessory
Historic Costume
Pelerine
Female
Muslin
White
1825 - 1835