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Chemise

Object/Artifact

All cotton except for linen sleeves, entirely hand stitched; front has inset panel of 5 vertical rows of ruched cotton strips joined by drawn thead insertion; similar treatment of sleeve tops, which are straight; edging of ruffled band of drawn threadwork and lace on sleeves and lace on sleeves and scoop neckline. No gussets, gores; 1” [hem?] Rather short.

G88.319

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850 - 1870

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemise

woman

female

linen

cotton

hand stitched

ruched

ruche

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