Introducing Jane's pelisse
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One of the most precious items in Hampshire Cultural Trust’s collection is a beautiful brown silk Pelisse, once belonging to Jane Austen.
The team at Hampshire Wardrobe have been hard at work creating a replica of the pelisse, doing as much as possible by hand, and discovering the good, the bad, and the ugly of Regency outerwear.
Join Dr Alex Walker as she introduces you to the replica, explains exactly what a pelisse is, and tells the story of how Jane’s came to be in the care of HCT.
The talk will start at 3pm, join us from 2pm for a cup of tea and biscuits (included in ticket price). Venue is at ground floor and wheelchair accessible.
As part of your visit we recommend making time to see the original pelisse worn by Jane Austen and now in the care of Hampshire Cultural Trust, which will be on display at the nearby Curtis Museum in Alton from 20 - 28 June. Entry free.
Contact Information
Julie McLatch
- 07786 395322
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Allen Gallery
Church Street, Alton, GU34 2BW