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Chemise
Object/Artifact
Thin but sturdy or stiff linen, 80 ends per inch x 96 points per inch, very wide with very wide rounded square neck with 1/4 hem around neckline. Initial G and 4 in very tiny red cross stitch at center front. Four side gores with two selvage seams and two not; they extend half way up the side.
G90.200
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1800
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemise
female
woman
linen
cross stitch