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Chemisette

Object/Artifact

Chemisette, all linen; entirely hand stitched except for the tape used as a facing around the neckline; front opening with 2 boned darts on either side; brass hooks and eyes. Short waisted. Wide shallow neckline edged with fine cambric frill which is also used on short tubular sleeve hems.

G84.691

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemisette

woman

female

linen

hand stitched

bone

brass hooks and eyes

hooks and eyes

brass

cambric frill

frill

cambric

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