Chemisette

Name/Title

Chemisette

Entry/Object ID

G84.691

Description

Chemisette, all linen; entirely hand stitched except for the tape used as a facing around the neckline; front opening with 2 boned darts on either side; brass hooks and eyes. Short waisted. Wide shallow neckline edged with fine cambric frill which is also used on short tubular sleeve hems.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1865

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

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