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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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