Boy's Chemisette

Original OwnerPossibly owned by Geer family (American)

Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by Avery family (American)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1825-1850

MediumHand-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 11 × 16in. (27.9 × 40.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of the estate of Amos Geer Avery

Object number1998.80.18

DescriptionBoy's chemisette (or "dickey"), with a four-inch-wide collar, which probably folded down over a handkerchief or cravat. The center front placket opening fastens with three mother of pearl buttons. The body extends to the shoulders and then down to about mid-rib cage. The sides are open. The bottom is stitched with a casing through which a drawstring is inserted; it ties on the proper right side. The shoulderline is inserted with gussets to accomodate the collar. The front is more closely gathered into the neckline than the back.

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