Chemise

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

2026.16.004.4

Description

Chemise of very light pink silk crepe-de-chine, made as an unshaped tube. Top edge is finished with off-white cotton net insertion and lace, with floral motif at center front of neckline and a butterfly on either side, matching the decoration on 2026.16.004.3. Narrow self-fabric straps. Hand sewn.

Context

Used by Irene Drury Griffin, supposedly as part of her trousseau.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Adult, Female, Historic Costume, Undergarment

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Chemise

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Crepe de chine

Material

Silk

Color

Pink

Fabric

Bobbinet

Material

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1920 - 1925

Dimensions

Length

28-3/4 in

Circumference

50 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Griffin, Irene Drury

Related Entries

Entry

Drawers