Chemisette

Name/Title

Chemisette

Entry/Object ID

G95.115

Description

Sheer white cotton bodice insert with narrow hems. Pleat in center front simulates closure. Embellished with embroidery salvaged from previous garments, appliqued to cloth. Mostly heavy satin stitch forming various compound leafy, ferny shapes and passionflower-like blossoms. Various leaves in “button” positions on ‘closure.’

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1855

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

chemisette, woman, female, cotton, emrboidery, embroidered, applique, satin stitch, leaf, fern, blossoms