Chemise

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

G90.243

Description

Entirely hand stitched white cotton. Scoop banded neck, flat sleeves with inherent gusset, long gores both down right side. Placket opening with 1 (replaced) button, "S.A.I." in red x stitch on front. Backstitching on yoke, and edging of Broderie Anglaise on neck and sleeves. Front rip repaired.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

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