Chemise

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

G2009.063

Description

Entirely hand-stitched girl’s chemise made of sturdy white cotton. Small side gores on each side, short sleeves with underarm angle cut in one with body. Front and back gathered into slit forming bottom edge of yoke, and its facing. Front placket with pearl button. Tatted edging on sleeves, neckline and placket.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Female, Undergarment
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Chemise

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1870