Blouse
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1862-1867
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with thread-covered bone buttons, and ferrous metal hooks and eyes
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width between shoulders): 16 1/8 x 16in. (41 x 40.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Helen E. Royce
Object number1959.32.32
DescriptionWoman's blouse of sheer, white cotton, with a high, round neckline edged with 3/4-inch-wide scalloped whitework embroidery. This neckline edging is bordered with a 7/8-inch-wide band of floral whitework embroidery. The center front opening of the blouse fastens with seven small, thread-covered buttons. The blouse fabric is gathered into the 1 1/2-inch-wide waistband of heavier white cotton fabric. The waistband fastens with two hooks and eyes. The shoulderline is dropped and the armscye is piped. The long, two-piece sleeves are curved at the elbow and trimmed around the wrist with the whitework embroidery as the neckline is trimmed. The top of the sleeve has a 4 1/2-inch-wide (measured at the shoulder), gathered puff stitched over the main sleeve. The seam of the puff is covered with a ruffled strip of self-fabric.
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