Chemise
Name/Title
ChemiseEntry/Object ID
G92.056Description
Entirely hand-stitched girl’s chemise made of sturdy unbleached cotton. Drawstring through the narrow, somewhat deep round neckline, and drawstring through casing at rather high front waist. Box pleat formed in the back after the neckline was finished, stitched down its center to the waist level. Sleeve tops cut in one with the body with curved underarms, straight long sleeves extended 2” by piecing, butted-selvage-style. Also has 4 short side gores with butted selvages.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Youth
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
ChemiseClothing Sex
UnisexTextile Details
Fabric
CottonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1825 - 1865Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American