Women’s White Cotton Chemise

Name/Title

Women’s White Cotton Chemise

Description

Chemise in white cotton with 2.5" wide shoulder straps and square neck, 8 tucks on yoke. Self-bound with lace 1" around neck and arm openings. 4 panels of lace inserted in the front yoke. Opens down front with 4 pearl buttons. Two darts shape front and 4 darts shape back. Self-binding around bottom. Machine sewn but homemade.

Collection

Found In Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1989.011

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Slip

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1890 - circa 1899

Time Period

19th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 7, 2002

Create Date

July 7, 2002

Update Date

June 5, 2024