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Chemise, Infant

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Infant chemise of fine cotton fabric. Entirely hand-stitched. There is a gore set into one of the side seams, but not the other. Short sleeves set into neckline, which is gathered on a drawstring, with tie closure at CB. Simple turn-and-turn hem at bottom of chemise about 3/4" deep. Edges of sleeves are trimmed in machine bobbin lace.

2024.15.014

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Undergarment

Child, Unisex [Historic Costume]

Infant

Chemise

Unisex

1820 - 1860

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