Chemisette

Name/Title

Chemisette

Entry/Object ID

G2006.051

Description

Girl’s blouse, entirely hand stitched of fine, cobwebby India muslin. Narrow bound neck edge/collar and narrow cuff bands; very full bishop sleeves. A bit high waisted. No fasteners. Possibly this was considered to be a chemisette."

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860

Notes

User Age: Youth Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Blouse, Shirt, Sheer, Muslin, Bishop, Sleeves