Chemise

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

G88.259.ab

Description

Sturdy white cotton, entirely hand stitched. Matching.Vertical tucks across ‘bodice.’ 2 bands of drawn-work effect on each leg, 2 on each sleeve; also form neckline edging and sleeve bands; also machine embroidered edging on these.a) Chemise with deep placket, puffed sleeves, knee length, scoop neck. 2 bands of tucks on each leg; b) Closed drawers with side opening; reinforced crotch. Legs trimmed with frills.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1880

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

chemise, drawers, woman, female, hand stitched, embroidered, embroidery, frill, trousseau