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Pelerine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White lace pelerine with intricate floral patterns and scalloped edges. The lace features a dense arrangement of interconnected flowers, leaves, and curved lines. It has a curved shape resembling a crescent or a half-circle with pointed ends. The lace is set against a solid black background. The title of the piece is "Pelerine".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
linen
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
599 × 485 px
Museum record:
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