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Chemise
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched, all linen; wide neckline band with very fine hand top stitching, puffed sleeves, edged with dimity-like frill edged with tatting. Underarm gussets, gores; front placket with 1 decorated Mother of Pearl button. One-inch hem; “Rogers” inked on front yoke.
G87.251
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Linen
dimity
Inked name
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