Chemise
Name/Title
ChemiseEntry/Object ID
G96.095Description
Entirely hand stitched fine linen. Exquisite stitching. Side cores, underarm gussets. Elbow length, straight sleeves, very narrow suggesting teen size. Wide scoop neckline with casing and narrow linen tape drawstrings. Neck and sleeve ends finished with fine lawn frill. MH in fine golden brown silk cross-stitch at center front neckline. 3/8” hem. 1.5” tuck about 9” above hem, with medium fine z2s un-mercerized cotton thread in neat running stitch with overlapped joins rather than knots. Length from gusset tip is 35 3/4” with tuck. For tall and slender person.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1800 - 1825Notes
User Age: Adult Gender: FemaleEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American