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
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chemisette, woman, female, linen, hand stitched, bone, brass hooks and eyes, hooks and eyes, brass, cambric frill, frill, cambric