Chemisette

Name/Title

Chemisette

Entry/Object ID

G2001.103.5

Description

Creamy cotton warp knit net of uneven texture. Rectangular shape in front, high round neckline, slit opening in back with narrow sections on either side. Needlerun tamboured design forming vertical band of ovals with alternating fillings which spreads into narrow band around neck. Sprigs in field.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1825

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

chemisette, woman, female, wedding, Massachussettes, cotton, cotton warp knit, knit, tambour, needlerun, needlerun tambour, springs, field

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Wedding