Chemise

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

2024.06.003

Description

Chemise of plain weave cotton. Chemise is very long with small tucks at waist are (vertical) to slightly shape chemise. No sleeves. Neckline and armscyes are finished with machined-buttonhole edging stitches, in a scalloped pattern. machine-embroidery at center front cartouche with filigree, surrounded by machined sprigs. Bottom hem is hand-sewn in place. Side seams are also sewn by hand.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Chemise

Clothing Sex

Female

Size

Adult

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Made/Created

Date made

1905 - 1915