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Chemisette

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched sheer, thin cotton chemisette with high round neckline. No closures. Center section composed of insertions of Valenciennes Lace alternating with fine embroidered strips, which continues around back of neck. Edged all around with lace frill.

G97.041

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1855

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

chemisette

woman

female

hand stitched

cotton

Valenciennes Lace

Valenciennes

Lace

emrboidered

embroidery

frill

New York

United States of America

North America

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