Chemise
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Fanny Elizabeth Bunnell
American, born 1853
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1860-1870
MediumHand-stitched and machine-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width across bottom): 45 x 34 1/2in. (114.3 x 87.6cm)
Other (width across top): 29in. (73.7cm)
Other (width across top): 29in. (73.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ruth Jenkins Spies
DescriptionPlain cotton chemise with a square neck yoke. The neckline is wide and round (about 3 1/2 inches deep x 10 1/2 inches wide) and trimmed with a ribbed cotton edging simulating a pleated ruffle. The yoke closes with two small mother of pearl buttons. The sleeves are short (7 1/8-inch) and gathered into the top of the shoulder. Underarm gussets provide ease. The sleeve openings are trimmed with the ribbed cotton edging. The front and back panels are gathered into the yoke. They are pieced along the length of the right side, front and back. The yoke is machine-stitched.
Object number1935.28.0
Inscribed"Fanny Bunnell" is stenciled with ink in front of right lower sleeve.On View
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