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Chemise
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Young woman's cotton chemise. Short - possibly for either a short woman or a young woman/teen. Plain weave cotton, with machined-embroidery tape at arm opening, neckline, and down center front vertical panel between rows of ruching. Center front panel of tape and ruching. Center front opening of buttons - two mixed buttons came with chemise. The name "J. Sabine" is hidden in CF opening placket strip, written nicely in ink. Gores under arms. Machine-sewn throughout
2024.06.006
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Historic Costume
Chemise
Female
Cotton
circa 1865 - circa 1880
Inscription
Center Front placket
"J. Sabine"
English
Ink
Most likely the name of the wearer