Entirely hand stitched fine linen, very finely made; puffed sleeves with self gussets; edging & insertion on neck and arms of fine Swiss embroidery; tucked front with placket & insertion, 3 china buttons. Gored skirt, reinforced armscyes. 1.5” hem.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1865
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
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chemise, woman, female, hand stitched, linen, Swiss embroidery, embroidery, embroidered, china buttons, china