Chemise
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Avery family
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1870-1880
MediumMachine-stitched cotton and eyelet embroidery
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width at top): 37 1/4 x 24 1/2in. (94.6 x 62.2cm)
Other (width at bottom): 34 1/2in. (87.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Amos Geer Avery
Object number1998.80.27
DescriptionWoman's white cotton chemise. It is virtually sleeveless, with only an underarm gusset and eyelet trim around the armhole edges. The wide and shallow neckline is also trimmed with a band and a narrow ruffle of eyelet embroidery. The upper center front of the chemise has a rectangular inset of vertical pintucks bordered by the eyelet band. A central opening in this inset is covered with an eyelet-trimmed placket. The front and back panels of the chemise are gathered into the neckline band. The armholes have a 1 1/2-inch-wide lining for reinforcement. The width of the petticoat is not pieced. The hem is 1 1/2-inches deep.
Status
Not on view
