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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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