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