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Chemise

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched fine, heavy linen. Scoop neckline formed by narrow yoke with ‘corners’, puffed sleeves with integral gusset. Cuff and yoke have border of machine stitched tiny featherstitching and raised lines, quilted effect. 3/8” hand hemmed frill on neckline and cuffs. Narrow reinforcing around armscye. One side seam cut at angles; other has gore with butted selvages. 1.5” hem. Exquisite work.

G95.030

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1860 - 1870

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemise

female

woman

hand stitched

Pennsylvania

machine stitched

featherstitching

quilted

Pennsylvania

United States of America

North America

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