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Chemise
Object/Artifact
All cotton except for linen sleeves, entirely hand stitched; front has inset panel of 5 vertical rows of ruched cotton strips joined by drawn thead insertion; similar treatment of sleeve tops, which are straight; edging of ruffled band of drawn threadwork and lace on sleeves and lace on sleeves and scoop neckline. No gussets, gores; 1” [hem?] Rather short.
G88.319
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850 - 1870
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemise
woman
female
linen
cotton
hand stitched
ruched
ruche
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