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Chemisette
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched sheer, thin cotton chemisette with high neckline and 3 tucks down the center front. Sides retained by narrow linen tapes. No closures.
G97.040
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1855
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemisette
woman
female
hand stitched
cotton
linen tape
New York
United States of America
North America