Pelerine

[2] In women's fashion, the pelerine was most popular during the mid- to late-nineteenth century in Europe and the Americas.

[3] The word comes from the French "pèlerine" (pilgrim) and is perhaps a reference to the small capes worn by many of the women in Jean-Antoine Watteau's 1717 painting Pilgrimage to Cythera.

At this time, the pelerine was styled as a short cape-like garment, which crossed the chest and fastened to the back of the waist.

Pelerines could be made of various materials, including muslin, silk, lace, or cottons such as cambric.

[9][3] The term was however also used to refer to decorative high-necked lace collars, as well as short capes and mantles for practical wear outdoors.