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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

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