Digital Collections
Chemise
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Chemise of plain weave cotton. Chemise is very long with small tucks at waist are (vertical) to slightly shape chemise. No sleeves. Neckline and armscyes are finished with machined-buttonhole edging stitches, in a scalloped pattern. machine-embroidery at center front cartouche with filigree, surrounded by machined sprigs. Bottom hem is hand-sewn in place. Side seams are also sewn by hand.
2024.06.003
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Historic Costume
Chemise
Female
Adult
Cotton
1905 - 1915
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