Heavy cotton, entirely hand stitched; double row of tatted insertion in neckline yoke band and cuff, crocheted edging; Fine back stitching on band and cuffs. Built-in gussets; long reinforcement band along sleeve; puffed sleeves; 1 gore; exquisitely made. Front placket with 1 mother of pearl button
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1850 - 1865
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
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Search Terms
chemise, woman, lady, cotton, hand stitched, tatted, crocheted, crochet, mother of pearl button, pearl