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Chemise
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched girl’s chemise made of cotton. Neck and sleeve is edged with a single row of tatted rings. Straight sleeves with gathers at the top. Scoop neckline with tiny gussets at point where neckline nears armscye. Underarm gussets; one gore.
G88.305
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Female
Historic Costume
Chemise
Female
Cotton
White
1855
American