Chemise

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

G95.002

Description

Entirely hand stitched linen with cotton. 2.5” frill around curved neck. Frill has surprisingly wide 1/4” hem with good side placed so frill should stand up to present finished edge; separates in center front like a collar. Underarm gussets; short straight sleeves. One side gore on front and one on back; they go half way up. 1/4” hems. Initials “A + P” stitched in gold silk in center front neck.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1780 - 1800

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

chemise, woman, female, hand stitched, linen, cotton, frill, silk