Chemise
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Young woman's cotton chemise. Short - possibly for either a short woman or a young woman/teen. Plain weave cotton, with machined-embroidery tape at arm opening, neckline, and down center front vertical panel between rows of ruching. Center front panel of tape and ruching flanked by vertical tucks facing center front. Center front opening of buttons - two mixed buttons came with chemise. The name "Sabine" is hidden in center front opening placket strip, written nicely in ink. Gores under arms. Machine-sewn throughout
2024.06.005
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Historic Costume
Chemise
Female
Cotton
1865 - 1880
Inscription
CF placket opening strip
"Sabine"
English
Ink
Name of wearer