Chemise

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

G91.078

Description

Hand stitched heavy cotton. Deep round neckline, pointed yoke with 3 decorative mother of pearl buttons. Short, straight sleeves with gussets. Butted selvages. 4 medium length gores. No arm reinforcements; no edging.

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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