Chemise

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

G87.251

Description

Entirely hand stitched, all linen; wide neckline band with very fine hand top stitching, puffed sleeves, edged with dimity-like frill edged with tatting. Underarm gussets, gores; front placket with 1 decorated Mother of Pearl button. One-inch hem; “Rogers” inked on front yoke.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Linen, dimity, Inked name