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Green silk pelisse worn by Eliza Eichelberger Ridgely (1803-1867). Its distinguishing features include a silk braid cord with metal tassels, high collar, double-puffed sleeves, and silk appliqued "Vandyke"-style embellishments.

Green silk pelisse worn by Eliza Eichelberger Ridgely (1803-1867). Its distinguishing features include a silk braid cord with metal tassels, high collar, double-puffed sleeves, and silk appliqued "Vandyke"-style embellishments. Alternative view. Rear view. Hem detail view. Bodice and button detail view. Sleeve detail view.

Pelisse

Description

Green silk pelisse worn by Eliza Eichelberger Ridgely (1803-1867). Its distinguishing features include a silk braid cord with metal tassels, high collar, double-puffed sleeves, and silk appliqued "Vandyke"-style embellishments.

Creator

Date

1818

Materials

Silk satin, metal, cotton

Dimensions

11.5 inches (shoulder), 22 inches (bust), 22 inches (waist), 42 inches (skirt length), 11 inches (neck to waist)

Object ID

1944.76.24

Accession Number

1944.76

Resource ID

224

Notes

Due to dye instability, the silk satin with a novelty weave has faded from a vibrant green to a grey-green.

Credit Line

Gift of John Ridgely

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.