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