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Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched fine linen, very finely made; puffed sleeves with self gussets; edging & insertion on neck and arms of fine Swiss embroidery; tucked front with placket & insertion, 3 china buttons. Gored skirt, reinforced armscyes. 1.5” hem.

G89.242

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemise

woman

female

hand stitched

linen

Swiss embroidery

embroidery

embroidered

china buttons

china

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