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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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