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Chemise
Object/Artifact
All medium fine linen, somewhat narrow body, flared, but with no gores. Hand stitched with cotton thread; wide scoop neck; gussets. Little gathers at sleeve top; 43” total length. “AC Smith 2” inked center front. Also a previous inking bled through to this piece, indicating they were inked in a series before assembly. Very neat and competent but not exquisite work. Date based on the use of ink for the identification mark.
G85.825
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemise
woman
female
linen
cotton
hand stitched