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Chemise
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched chemise made of cotton. Simple tatted insertion / edging on neckline and cuffs of puffed sleeves. Front placket with 2 buttonholes, gussets, gores, and reinforced armscyes. Mother of Pearl buttons.
G89.243
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Youth
Historic Costume
Chemise
Female
Cotton
White
1850
American
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