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Chemise

Object/Artifact

All medium fine linen, somewhat narrow body, flared, but with no gores. Hand stitched with cotton thread; wide scoop neck; gussets. Little gathers at sleeve top; 43” total length. “AC Smith 2” inked center front. Also a previous inking bled through to this piece, indicating they were inked in a series before assembly. Very neat and competent but not exquisite work. Date based on the use of ink for the identification mark.

G85.825

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1830

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemise

woman

female

linen

cotton

hand stitched

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