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Chemise

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched white heavy linen, the wide scooped neck band embroidered with coarse eyelet and scallops. Sleeves and body cut as one. Sleeves similarly trimmed. Front opening slit with pair of buttonholes. 4 small gores at bottom.

G91.055

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemise

woman

female

hand stitched

linen

embroidered

embroidery

eyelet

scalloped

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