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Chemisette

Object/Artifact

Sheer white cotton bodice insert with narrow hems. Pleat in center front simulates closure. Embellished with embroidery salvaged from previous garments, appliqued to cloth. Mostly heavy satin stitch forming various compound leafy, ferny shapes and passionflower-like blossoms. Various leaves in “button” positions on ‘closure.’

G95.115

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1855

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemisette

woman

female

cotton

emrboidery

embroidered

applique

satin stitch

leaf

fern

blossoms

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