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Chemisette
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched white cotton chemisette or corset cover with wide scooped neckline edged with lace. Large, short puffed sleeves also edged with lace. Bodice fitted with darts, center front opening with 1/4” mother of pearl buttons.
G99.061
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1880
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Chemisette
corset
hand stitched
cotton
lace
mother of pearl buttons
mother of pearl
pearl