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Chemise, Infant
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Infant chemise made of fine cotton lawn. Embroidery by hand across the hem, and chest front. Three pleats at the neckline across the breast. The neckline, sleeves, and hem are machine embroidered. The center back closure at the neckline with one small Mother of Pearl button. All other seams are sewn by hand.
2022.24.004
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Infant
Historic Costume
Chemise
Unisex
Fine cotton lawn
White
1880 - 1900
Force, Robert Henry Lyon
Strong, Ambrose
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