Chemise

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

G95.030

Description

Entirely hand stitched fine, heavy linen. Scoop neckline formed by narrow yoke with ‘corners’, puffed sleeves with integral gusset. Cuff and yoke have border of machine stitched tiny featherstitching and raised lines, quilted effect. 3/8” hand hemmed frill on neckline and cuffs. Narrow reinforcing around armscye. One side seam cut at angles; other has gore with butted selvages. 1.5” hem. Exquisite work.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1870

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

chemise, female, woman, hand stitched, Pennsylvania, machine stitched, featherstitching, quilted

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America