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Chemisette
Object/Artifact
shirt front made of fine white cambric. Cut wide on shoulder with 4 3/4” vertical tucks on either side of opening with 3 tiny dorset buttons. Front is straight across bottom; back cut on bias and comes to a point with infinitesimal rolled hems. Round collar with self frill graduated from about 2.5” in CB to nothing in front; edged with band of tulle. Piped. shirt front made of fine white cambric. Cut wide on shoulder with 4 3/4” vertical tucks on either side of opening with 3 tiny dorset buttons. Front is straight across bottom; back cut on bias and comes to a point with infinitesimal rolled hems. Round collar with self frill graduated from about 2.5” in CB to nothing in front; edged with band of tulle. Piped.
G2006.081
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1815 - 1825
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
cambric
frill
vertical tucks
Everyday