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Chemisette
Object/Artifact
Chemisette or corset cover. Entirely hand stitched white jean. Very wide, shallow neckline intended to be worn off-shoulder. Short, flared sleeves of fine cotton with two tucks. Piped armscye, low off shoulder. Center front opening with brass hooks and eyes; boned (baleen) at side seams and 2 deep boned bust darts each side. Narrow hem at neck, 1/2” hem at bottom; short waisted. Basting remains in front opening.
G97.038
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855 - 1865
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemisette
female
woman
hand stitched
jean
brass hooks and eyes
hooks and eyes
brass
bone
baleen
New York
United States of America
North America