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Chemisette
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Chemisette of white cotton machined lace tapes - mixed variety with different techniques. Rectangular chest area with CF false button row. Round crochet-covered buttons. Neckline has small v opening with small stand collar. Two panels on either side of rectangular bust panel is machined-netting, sewn down into vertical pleats. Other portions are hand-sewn together.
2024.35.001
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Historic Costume
Adult, Female
Accessory
Chemisette
Female
Cotton
Lace and Net
machined lace netting tape
1895 - 1910