1781 Cream Pelisse

A cream silk cloak, edged in brown velvet, based on a 1781 portrait.

 

Inspiration & Resources

Useful Books & Links Pattern and instructions from the 1780 L'art du Tailleur (courtesy of Marquise.de)

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