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Chemise

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand stitched fine linen, wide yoke, topstitched; body gathered slightly into it; short sleeves with self ‘gusset.’ Neck and sleeves edged with narrow crocheted lace. Front placket part way down front with tiny mother of pearl button.

G98.100

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Chemise

Unisex

Linen

White

1850 - 1900

American

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