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Chemise

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched white cotton. Scoop banded neck, flat sleeves with inherent gusset, long gores both down right side. Placket opening with 1 (replaced) button, "S.A.I." in red x stitch on front. Backstitching on yoke, and edging of Broderie Anglaise on neck and sleeves. Front rip repaired.

G90.243

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemise

woman

female

hand stitched

cotton

button

Broderie Anglaise

Broderie

Anglaise

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