Pelisse and petticoat
(1810-1825)
Medium
silk (taffeta, velvet) cotton
Measurements
(a) 130.0 cm (centre back) 62.0 cm (sleeve length) (pelisse)
(b) 107.0 cm (centre back) 35.0 cm (waist, flat) (petticoat)
(c) 4.0 × 174.0 cm (tie)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
The Napoleonic Wars inspired many clothing trends that continued into the 1820s. The pelisse was an outer garment said to have originated from the uniform of the Napoleonic hussars, light cavalrymen who wore short jackets decorated with rows of braiding and buttons. Most commonly, the term pelisse refers to examples like this one in silk. These garments resemble a second dress, covering all but the hem of the underdress.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
France
Accession Number
2025.742.a-c
Department
International Fashion and Textiles