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Chemise

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched girl’s chemise made of sturdy white cotton. Small side gores on each side, short sleeves with underarm angle cut in one with body. Front and back gathered into slit forming bottom edge of yoke, and its facing. Front placket with pearl button. Tatted edging on sleeves, neckline and placket.

G2009.063

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Undergarment

Historic Costume

Chemise

Female

Cotton

White

1860 - 1870

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