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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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