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Chemise

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Young girl's chemise of plain weave cotton. Entirely hand-stitched from two layers of cotton, sewn together at side seams. 1/4" deep hem all all sides, with Mother of Pearl buttons (2) at each shoulder. Small piping around neckline and shoulder/sleeve edges, trimmed with hand-rendered picot. A few small stains are present and a few very small holes.

2024.15.019

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Child, Female

Undergarment

Chemise

Female

1840 - 1860

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