Chemisette

Name/Title

Chemisette

Entry/Object ID

G2006.130

Description

Entirely hand stitched, extremely fine sheer cotton. Trapezoidal panels front and back, high round neck opening; back opening with 2 modern hooks / eyes. Heavy twill tapes that feel like polyester, for tying under the arms. Fine, dense satin stitched design to fill in deep V neck. Edged with hand made lace frill. Design features a large cross in the center which has had extra embroidery appliqued over it entirely hand stitched, extremely fine sheer cotton. Trapezoidal panels front and back, high round neck opening; back opening with 2 modern hooks / eyes. Heavy twill tapes that feel like polyester, for tying under the arms. Fine, dense satin stitched design to fill in deep V neck. Edged with hand made lace frill. Design features a large cross in the center which has had extra embroidery appliqued over it.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1850

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

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entirely hand stitched, sheer cotton, Trapezoidal panels, hand made lace, embroidered

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