Stylistically this Fig Leaf Patterns Silk Pelisse belongs to the period 1798-1812, though the train and soft sleevehead identify it more with garments from 1798-1805. There is no piping or sleeve puff, which is more common post-1810.
The train of the pelisse recalls the 1790s, but was also popular from 1805-1809. Post-1810 pelisses have hems which are even and above the ground. There are very few images of pelisses in museum collections which do not have a collar of some sort, including an extant 1805 pelisse in the collection of the Met Museum. This makes the Middleton Pelisse’s plain neckline unusual.
Fabric Requirements--44" Wide:
Pelisse:
1 yard fitting muslin
1 yard lining fabric
6-2/3 yards fashion fabric
Spencer:
1 yard fitting muslin
1 yard lining fabric
1-2/3 yard fashion fabric
Notions--thread, 5 yards of 1/2" silk ribbon, 7 sets of hooks & eyes.
