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Chemisette

Object/Artifact

Chemisette or corset cover. Entirely hand stitched white jean. Very wide, shallow neckline intended to be worn off-shoulder. Short, flared sleeves of fine cotton with two tucks. Piped armscye, low off shoulder. Center front opening with brass hooks and eyes; boned (baleen) at side seams and 2 deep boned bust darts each side. Narrow hem at neck, 1/2” hem at bottom; short waisted. Basting remains in front opening.

G97.038

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855 - 1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemisette

female

woman

hand stitched

jean

brass hooks and eyes

hooks and eyes

brass

bone

baleen

New York

United States of America

North America

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