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Pelerine (Collar or Cape)
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Experts argue about collars of this type: Did a Great Lakes native artist make it, using as a model an English lady’s pelerine and exotic feathers obtained through trade? Or was the collar created by a European feather worker, perhaps after seeing the spectacular feather capes of native Hawaiian royals who visited England in 1824? There are arguments for both views—and for further research.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Great Lakes/St. Lawrence River Region or Europe |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1830–1860 |
| Culture / Origin | Northeastern Woodlands, Great Lakes/St. Lawrence River Region or Europe |
| Medium | Cotton, peacock feathers, guinea fowl feathers?, Gadwalls duck feathers |
| Dimensions | Overall (display): 78.7 x 63.5 x 22.9 cm (31 x 25 x 9 in.); Overall: 92.7 x 166.4 cm (36 1/2 x 65 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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