Name/Title

Chemise

Entry/Object ID

1996.2.11

Description

White chiffon shift with pink ribbon straps. Sleeveless. Garment is made of two semi-rectangular pieces of fabric with two short pink ribbon straps at the top left and right. Bands of floral machine lace and drawn threadwork on front and back of bodice in half square shape. Armholes are straight and trimmed with floral lace. Empire waisted, with a band of lace inserted at waistline. Skirt is pin tucked at waist. Skirt is about calf-length, with a slit at bottom hem at left and right side. Bottom hem is trimmed with lace. Ribbon straps are severely frayed throughout.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Jennings, Pat

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon

Color

White, Pink

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1910 - 1925

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 128cm Width (b): 42cm