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Chemisette
Object/Artifact
Creamy cotton warp knit net of uneven texture. Rectangular shape in front, high round neckline, slit opening in back with narrow sections on either side. Needlerun tamboured design forming vertical band of ovals with alternating fillings which spreads into narrow band around neck. Sprigs in field.
G2001.103.5
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1810 - 1825
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemisette
woman
female
wedding
Massachussettes
cotton
cotton warp knit
knit
tambour
needlerun
needlerun tambour
springs
field
Massachusetts
United States of America
North America
Wedding