Chemise

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

G98.100

Description

Entirely hand stitched fine linen, wide yoke, topstitched; body gathered slightly into it; short sleeves with self ‘gusset.’ Neck and sleeves edged with narrow crocheted lace. Front placket part way down front with tiny mother of pearl button.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Infant
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Chemise

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Linen

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1900

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American