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Pelisse
Aug 16, 2010 22:17:04 GMT -5
Post by Sharon on Aug 16, 2010 22:17:04 GMT -5
While reading The Pillars of the Earth I came across a clothing term that I was not familiar .... the Pelisse. Turns out the pelisse was a loose cape made of fur, or made of velvet or satin and lined or trimmed with fur. A kind of combination cloak and coat, the pelisse usually had a large collar, though some had hoods to give even more protection from the weather. The length of the pelisse varied from ankle length to hip length, most pelisses had slits in the front for the hands to reach through, but some were designed with short or long sleeves, making them resemble a loose, flowing coat. Some of the sleeved pelisses were fitted more closely to the body and looked almost like an overdress. Interesting! Sharon Attachments:
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