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Chemisette
Object/Artifact
Chemisette, all linen; entirely hand stitched except for the tape used as a facing around the neckline; front opening with 2 boned darts on either side; brass hooks and eyes. Short waisted. Wide shallow neckline edged with fine cambric frill which is also used on short tubular sleeve hems.
G84.691
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemisette
woman
female
linen
hand stitched
bone
brass hooks and eyes
hooks and eyes
brass
cambric frill
frill
cambric