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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