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Chemise

Object/Artifact

Hand stitched heavy cotton. Deep round neckline, pointed yoke with 3 decorative mother of pearl buttons. Short, straight sleeves with gussets. Butted selvages. 4 medium length gores. No arm reinforcements; no edging.

G91.078

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemise

woman

female

cotton

hand stitched

mother of pearl buttons

pearl

mother of pearl

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