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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

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