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Chemise

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Young woman's cotton chemise. Short - possibly for either a short woman or a young woman/teen. Plain weave cotton, with machined-embroidery tape at arm opening, neckline, and down center front vertical panel between rows of ruching. Center front panel of tape and ruching. Center front opening of buttons - two mixed buttons came with chemise. The name "J. Sabine" is hidden in CF opening placket strip, written nicely in ink. Gores under arms. Machine-sewn throughout

2024.06.006

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Historic Costume

Chemise

Female

Cotton

circa 1865 - circa 1880

Inscription

Center Front placket

"J. Sabine"

English

Ink

Most likely the name of the wearer

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