Digital Collections
Chemise
Object/Artifact
Entirely, exquisitely hand stitched linen; fine delicate linen lawn ruffles exquisitely embroidered and whipped to sleeve hems; tiny backstitch detail on shoulders & sleeves; gathered sleeves; underarm gussets and reinforcements; wide plainwoven linen tape drawstrings in front & back neckline with tiny eyelets. “Rebecca B. Vose No. 5” inked center front.
G86.066
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1835
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemise
woman
female
hand stitched
linen lawn
lawn
embroidered
embroidery
backstitch
Vose
Rebecca B. Vose
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