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In the early 19th century, women wore pelisses as outerwear year round. Pelisses for colder months were often interlined to provide additional layers against the elements. While this pelisse sports a fuzzy mohair trim, other popular winter trimmings included velvet, swansdown, and fur.
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Details
- Title: Pelisse
- Date Created: ca. 1820
- Physical Dimensions: OL 53 in.; Bust 34 ½ in.; Waist 30 in.
- Type: Pelisse
- Rights: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Gift of The Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA.
- External Link: Learn more about this object at Colonial Williamsburg's emuseum
- Medium: Silk, wool, mohair
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