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Chemise
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched fine linen; gored; short flat sleeves, no gusset but shaped like there was. Broderie Anglaise insertion on top of shoulder. Wide scoop banded neck; tiny piping and fine frill at neck and sleeve edges; front opening with 2 holes for stud or ribbon; name inked on inside: “Cynthia R. Beryf [?]”
G88.297
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1870
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemise
woman
female
wedding
linen
Broderie Anglaise
Broderie
Anglaise
Cynthia R. Beryf
Beryf