Chemise

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

G91.055

Description

Entirely hand stitched white heavy linen, the wide scooped neck band embroidered with coarse eyelet and scallops. Sleeves and body cut as one. Sleeves similarly trimmed. Front opening slit with pair of buttonholes. 4 small gores at bottom.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1865

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

chemise, woman, female, hand stitched, linen, embroidered, embroidery, eyelet, scalloped