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Chemisette
Object/Artifact
Sheer white cotton bodice insert with narrow hems. Pleat in center front simulates closure. Embellished with embroidery salvaged from previous garments, appliqued to cloth. Mostly heavy satin stitch forming various compound leafy, ferny shapes and passionflower-like blossoms. Various leaves in “button” positions on ‘closure.’
G95.115
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1855
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemisette
woman
female
cotton
emrboidery
embroidered
applique
satin stitch
leaf
fern
blossoms
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