Pelisse

Dateca. 1820

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Pelisses
Silk Fiber

Dimensions58.42 × 139.7 cm (23 × 55 in.)

Credit LinePelisse owned by Lydia Jackson Emerson, unknown maker, ca. 1820. Concord Museum Collection, Gift of Mrs. William Coburn; Cos87.2.

Object numberCos87.2

DescriptionPlum color woven silk with a floral and dot design. Plain, darker color plum silk used for sleeve and collar pouf inserts. 4 1/2" standup collar. Long fitted sleeves with puffed area near shoulder. High waist with a set-in waistband. Closure is in front and done with various sizes of hooks & eyes. Skirt is gored with gathers & pouf at back of waist. Lining is tan-colored linen but extra fabric between silk and linen for insulation.

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