Pelisse - Wikipedia A pelisse was originally a short fur-trimmed jacket which hussar light-cavalry soldiers from the 17th century onwards usually wore hanging loose over the left shoulder, ostensibly to prevent sword cuts
pelisse - Fashion History Timeline Most commonly, the term ‘pelisse’ refers to this version of the garment, used at the beginning of the 19th century over gowns with a Neoclassical high waist and narrow skirts (Fig 1) However, an earlier usage of ‘pelisse’ from the 18th century referred instead to a sort of cloak (Fig 2)
Pelisse | French | The Metropolitan Museum of Art Previously a three-quarter length cloak with armholes and often a hood, of fabric or fur-lined or trimmed, the pelisse had evolved, by the turn of the century, into a long-sleeved, fitted coat, three-quarter to full length, which closely followed contemporary dress styles in shape and ornamentation
Pelisse, Paletot and Pardessus Fashion History Pelisse, Pardessus, and Paletot are all terms for 19th century styles of coats and shorter coats Both the late 18th-century and the early 19th-century pelisse were three-quarter-length coats Later versions had a shoulder cape or capes
The Regency Wardrobe collection - research - The pelisse From 1818 onwards women wore a coat dress variation called a pelisse-robe; suitable for indoors or outdoors, essentially a sturdy front fastening carriage, walking or day dress By 1831 the pelisse robe fashionable since 1818 was worn almost as a house dress
Pelisse - Encyclopedia. com Named for the Latin word pellicus, meaning "made of skin," the pelisse was a loose cape made of fur, or made of velvet or satin and lined or trimmed with fur Popular during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the pelisse was a warm outer garment, commonly worn by women and children
Pelisses | Regency - Samson Historical Elegant and practical, the pelisse was a staple of fashionable outerwear throughout the early 19th century, particularly during the Regency and Romantic eras
Pelisse | An Agreeable Tyrant Pelisse Late 1810s Style: The slimmer silhouettes of the early 1800s were well suited to fitted coats Just as we have many names for different types of overcoat, the early 1800s had redingotes, greatcoats, douillettes, and pelisses The pelisse often sported fancy details and trim