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Chemisette

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Chemisette of white cotton machined lace tapes - mixed variety with different techniques. Rectangular chest area with CF false button row. Round crochet-covered buttons. Neckline has small v opening with small stand collar. Two panels on either side of rectangular bust panel is machined-netting, sewn down into vertical pleats. Other portions are hand-sewn together.

2024.35.001

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Adult, Female

Accessory

Chemisette

Female

Cotton

Lace and Net

machined lace netting tape

1895 - 1910

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