Pelerine

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegant world of mid-19th-century Irish fashion with this delicate *Pelerine*, a captivating piece from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Dating to the Victorian era, this cotton garment—likely a fashionable shoulder capelet or shawl—reflects the refined silhouettes popular among women during the 0s and 1850s. Its lightweight cotton medium made it ideal for everyday wear or semi-formal occasions, offering both practicality and style in an age when such accessories added flair to day dresses. Adorned with floral motifs, as suggested by its tags, the pelerine emb...