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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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