Chemise
Name/Title
ChemiseEntry/Object ID
G88.144Description
Entirely hand-stitched chemise made of cotton (percale). Yoke looks to be embroidered by a child. Simple eyelet design, bold scalloped border. Handmade vandykes edging short straight sleeves. Body and sleeves of coarser cotton. Gusset and gores. Tiny French seams. Butted selvages.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Youth
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
ChemiseClothing Sex
UnisexTextile Details
Fabric
CottonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1845 - 1860Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
InscriptionTranscription
E MMaterial/Technique
EmbroideredEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American