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Chemisette

Object/Artifact

Chemisette or corset cover. Machine and hand stitched white linen. High piped neckline; piped armscyes. 2 boned darts in each side front; boned center front opening with brass hooks and eyes. Short slightly flared sleeves with narrow hems.

G97.036

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855 - 1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemisette

woman

female

machine stitched

hand stitched

linen

bone

brass hooks and eyes

hooks and eyes

brass

New York

United States of America

North America

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