Chemisette
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched, extremely fine sheer cotton. Trapezoidal panels front and back, high round neck opening; back opening with 2 modern hooks / eyes. Heavy twill tapes that feel like polyester, for tying under the arms. Fine, dense satin stitched design to fill in deep V neck. Edged with hand made lace frill. Design features a large cross in the center which has had extra embroidery appliqued over it entirely hand stitched, extremely fine sheer cotton. Trapezoidal panels front and back, high round neck opening; back opening with 2 modern hooks / eyes. Heavy twill tapes that feel like polyester, for tying under the arms. Fine, dense satin stitched design to fill in deep V neck. Edged with hand made lace frill. Design features a large cross in the center which has had extra embroidery appliqued over it.
G2006.130
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1840 - 1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
entirely hand stitched
sheer cotton
Trapezoidal panels
hand made lace
embroidered
Everyday