Chemisette

Name/Title

Chemisette

Entry/Object ID

G97.041

Description

Entirely hand stitched sheer, thin cotton chemisette with high round neckline. No closures. Center section composed of insertions of Valenciennes Lace alternating with fine embroidered strips, which continues around back of neck. Edged all around with lace frill.

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, hand stitched, cotton, Valenciennes Lace, Valenciennes, Lace, emrboidered, embroidery, frill

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America