Chemisette
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Chemisette of white cotton with ruffled collar. Body is short, with no method of fastening under arms; front edges are very narrowly hemmed (1/16") and whipped to a length of cotton net, which is then enclosed in a doubled length of cotton, giving the impression of lace insertion. Back has odd trapezoidal pieces on either side of bottom, resulting in upward-pointing seams. Wide, rounded collar with whip-gathered ruffle around edge.
2026.16.007
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Historic Costume
Adult, Female
Accessory
Chemisette
Female
Muslin
Cotton
White
Parmelee, Anne C.
Fiber Artist
circa 1810 - circa 1850
19th Century
Paper Tag
Pinned to item
Made by Aunt Ann to / wear to parties.
15-1/4 in
6-1/2 in
Collar and ruffle length at center back: 5 in