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Chemise

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched girl’s chemise made of cotton. Neck and sleeve is edged with a single row of tatted rings. Straight sleeves with gathers at the top. Scoop neckline with tiny gussets at point where neckline nears armscye. Underarm gussets; one gore.

G88.305

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Chemise

Female

Cotton

White

1855

American

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