Chemise

Object/Artifact

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Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

1996.112

Description

White cotton undergarment. Tank style bodice sleeveless and scoop neck. Six buttons down the front. Blouse top. Sewn into a slightly gathered lined skirt of brushed cotton. At the bottom is a double layered ruffle. Underneath a small four inch attached to a ruffle. Top layer has gather giving horizontal with cut work lattice lace, three gathers, lattice lace, three gathers, lattice lace then lattice lace scalloped. Also with lace outlining theneckline, back, and arm holes.

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

40.5" L * 70"w at skirt * 34"w at chest, including lace.

Material

Cotton