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Chemise

Object/Artifact

Heavy cotton, entirely hand stitched; double row of tatted insertion in neckline yoke band and cuff, crocheted edging; Fine back stitching on band and cuffs. Built-in gussets; long reinforcement band along sleeve; puffed sleeves; 1 gore; exquisitely made. Front placket with 1 mother of pearl button

G85.804

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850 - 1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemise

woman

lady

cotton

hand stitched

tatted

crocheted

crochet

mother of pearl button

pearl

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