Pelerine Collection

Pelerine, 1935/1942. Creator: Virginia Berge
Pelerine, 1935/1942

Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. A Pelerine of embroidered net, trimmed with three rows of point d'Alencon [lace], and ornamented with a large knot of ribbons Bayadere

Photograph of woman modelling opossum fur. With description, The Importance of Opossum; Our photograph shows a quaint pelerine scarf of pure white ermine

FASHION & FLOWER BOOK
Grey patterned robe with long tight sleeves; a matching pelerine-mantelet with the lappets tied behind to form a bustle. A crucifix on a black ribbon is also worn. circa 1840

On a balcony in the rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1864, 1898 (lithograph)
5913093 On a balcony in the rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1864, 1898 (lithograph) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman with mustard crinoline dress with pelerine)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pelerine; Tippet (engraving)
7197024 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pelerine; Tippet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelerine; Tippet)

The new foyer at the Theatre Francais, 1863. Portrait of Mme. de R. Woman in cream crinoline dress with purple mantle, bonnet with yellow ribbon

Sunday at the Tuileries, 1831
Woman promenading in Sunday Best in the park. She wears a wide-brim hat, dress with full sleeves, ankle boots and carries a parasol. Sunday at the Tuileries Garden, 1831

Woman outside the Theatre du Gymnase, Paris, 1827. Fashionable woman in large bonnet, lace collar and bib, puff-sleeve dress holding a shawl

Woman in walking dress - chequerboard surah - hand-painted
Woman in walking dress in chequerboard surah and hand-painted taffeta with a black velvet border, straw hat with swan plume

Man in long carrick coat with five pelerines or capes. Our young men shorten their jackets but lengthen their coats. The coat is long, heavy and awkward

Petit Courrier des Dames, Rue Meslee No. 25, from Modes de Paris, pub
3239906 Petit Courrier des Dames, Rue Meslee No. 25, from Modes de Paris, pub. 1824 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Woman and child with hoop playing in the park in the Champs Elysees in 1832, 1898 (litho)
5913063 Woman and child with hoop playing in the park in the Champs Elysees in 1832, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info)

Fashionable women at a play, Paris. Woman in large bonnet with ribbons, dress with high collar
5913059 Fashionable women at a play, Paris. Woman in large bonnet with ribbons, dress with high collar, lace cape or pelerine and full sleeves en beret. Entering the Comedie Francaise, 1828

Paris Fashions for September (engraving)
1096856 Paris Fashions for September (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Fashions for September)

Pelerine, American, ca. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Pelerine, American, ca. 1830

Pelerine, American, ca. 1835. Creator: Unknown
Pelerine, American, ca. 1835

Pelerine, American, 1835-40. Creator: Unknown
Pelerine, American, 1835-40

OUTDOOR GIRLS 1832
Girls: white knee-length dress ornamented with tucks, black velvet spencer with imbecile sleeves, pantalettes, pelerine with vandykes; red & black plaid mantle with a cape. Date: 1832

Costume October 1868
Girl: pleated skirt, front buttoning tunic, cape collar & skirt ends caught up. Blue dress: double skirt, train, pelerine cape, over skirt with diagonal rows of puffings. Date: 1868

Costume La Mode 1846
Pink dress: four scallop edged flounces, tight fitting sleeves with volans & worn with a net pelerine. Hair: covers the ears. Green dress: worn with a shawl & bonnet. Date: 1846

Bracelet - Costume 1847
White dress: single scallop edged lace flounce & worn with a pelerine with lappets. Blue dress: long sleeves, white cuffs & trimmed en tablier; worn with a mantelet. Date: 1847

COSTUME 1787
Man: top boots, spurs, hat with large cockade, dress coat - front border sloping away to reveal the waistcoat. Women: lace-edge pelerine, softer, curled hairstyles. Date: 1787

Skirt & Blouse 1828
Ruff, kerchief, ribbon adorned bonnet, blouse with full sleeves contained at the upper arm by a band, a canezou, skirt trimmed at waist & at knee level with lilac & foliage. 1828

Costume / Women / 1826
Front & back views of dress with gigot sleeves, skirt ornamented with tucks, plus a canezou-pelerine & belt. Hat trimmed profusely with wheat ears, flowers & bows. Date: circa 1826

Fashionable women from 1861
Pardessus Imperatrice with corded seams; mantle with mauve silk trim; pardessus with scalloped cuff; black & green mantle with guipure pelerine; childs pardessus trimmed with gimp. 1861

Lord in the court of King Charles V of France, 14th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris

COSTUME 1774-1780
French costumes of the later 1770s include the examples of the high, elaborate hairstyles then worn, also the polonaise gown & pelerines. One lady wears a calash (folding hood). Date: 1774 - 1780

Costume & Doll 1859
Purple dress with bouillons at the hem, vertical trim & pelerine bodice. Green & black dress with double skirt & funnel sleeves with epaulettes. Girl in knee-length grey dress

Pannier Skirts of 1868
Pardessus with a Watteau pleat; pannier skirts & pleated or gathered flounces. Girl: over skirt & sleeveless bolero worn over a blue dress with horizontal stripes

COSTUME 1860-61 / TOUDOUZE
Girl: mantle with pelerine cape & pleated trim. Women: sortie de bal with black trim; black dress with tablier trim, funnel sleeves & bishop under- sleeves with reversed cuffs

Polaniase Dress 1868
Girl: spatterdashes & fur trimmed garment with a cape cut into 2 deep points. Women: black & pink polonaise dress with pelerine; yellow dress, black tunic with pointed hem

Purple Pardessus 1861
Purple mantle with guipure pelerine and tassels, pale purple dress with star pattern

Pardussus / Mantles 1861
Purple mantle with guipure pelerine; black pardessus with fur trim; childs pardessus: blue with fur trim; brown mantle with black fur cape; pardessus with decorative trim

Eccentric Juvenile Garb
Man: trousers with decorative border on outside leg. Girl: pink print dress, pantalettes & pelerine. Boy: full skirted blue coat, V shaped waist seam & very full sleeves

Fashions April 1868
Girl: habit shirt, short dress, tunic of overlapping panels that end in tasselled points. Woman: green pelerine, dress with train & gored skirt with white edged seams

Costume / La Mode 1833
Dress: floral embroidery on the skirt, hem, belt & panels on the bouffante sleeves, swans down edged pelerine & false sleeves, turban, black blonde lace scarf

Fashions October 1868
Girl: pleated skirt, front buttoning tunic, cape collar & skirt ends caught up. Blue dress: double skirt, train, pelerine cape, over skirt with diagonal rows of puffings

Polonaise Dresses 1868
Polonaise dresses: double skirts, chemisettes & low bodices & over-skirts caught up with bows. The girls dress has a sack back & the over- skirt opens at the front

Reading LA Mode 1840
A young woman reading a copy of " La Mode" wears a pink bonnet & possibly a pelerine- mantelet over a white dress whose hem is decorated with a flounce bordered in lace. Date: 1840

Polka Dot Frock 1832
Pelerine with dentilated border; dress with full sleeves (tight from elbow to wrist - Medici ). Worn with a belt & large bonnet. Shown in black & a polka dot fabric

Walking Dress 1840
Grey dress with a single flounce & bouillon (puffing) on the skirt, lace ruff & brown fur muff & fur-trimmed pelerine-mantlet, broad brimmed bonnet with plumes

Costume / Baby in Pram
A baby wears a high pleated bonnet bordered with either ostrich feathers or white fur as is the matching pelisse

Costume Men & Woman 1879
A fashionable lady in a black lace mantlet or pelerine is surrounded by male admirers in frock coat & top hat, riding dress or checked trousers & helmet hat with scarf

Bonnet / August 1868
A bonnet of the shape then fashionable worn at the front of the head and with lappets fastened beneath the chin. Trimming include yellow flowers & a pom-pon

Social / Britain Vicar 18C
A farmers wife wears a white gown & apron, black pelerine, shoes with pointed toes & vamps, a mob cap, straw hat & pink belt. Her son wears a smock & blue stockings

Costume May 1869
Girl: over-skirt with apron front, fringing & bows. Brown polonaise with train & sleeves with volans; white dress with pelerine cape, sash bow & over-skirt raised at the back

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In the world of fashion, there are timeless pieces that never fail to make a statement. One such piece is the pelerine, a versatile accessory that adds an air of elegance and sophistication to any outfit. Our photograph captures a stunning woman modeling an exquisite pelerine made from opossum fur. The choice of opossum fur highlights the importance of this unique animal in the fashion industry. Known for its luxurious texture and warmth, opossum fur has been prized for centuries. The pelerine itself is a work of art. Made from pure white ermine, it exudes purity and grace. The center is adorned with real black tails, adding a touch of whimsy and playfulness to this otherwise delicate accessory. This particular photograph takes us back in time to Paris in the late 19th century. On a balcony overlooking rue de Rivoli, we see glimpses of fashionable women donning their pelerines as they stroll through the city streets or attend glamorous events at renowned theaters like Theatre Francais or Theatre du Gymnase. The versatility of the pelerine is evident throughout history. Whether worn by men or women, it complements various styles and occasions effortlessly. A man can be seen wearing a long carrick coat with five pelerines or capes - each one adding layers of sophistication to his ensemble. Even children were not exempt from embracing this fashionable trend. In one lithograph depicting Sunday at the Tuileries park in 1831, we see a woman playing with her child who wears an adorable hoop skirt while sporting a charming little pelerine. As we delve deeper into historical fashion magazines like Petit Courrier des Dames from Rue Meslee No. 25 or Modes de Paris publications, we discover countless illustrations showcasing women dressed impeccably in walking dresses made from chequerboard surah fabric - perfectly complemented by hand-painted pelerines.