Boy's Chemise
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by
Marcus Dwight Filley
American, 1836 - 1839
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1836-1839
MediumHand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 15 1/4 x 17 3/4in. (38.7 x 45.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Dorothy Filley Bidwell
DescriptionSmall boy's chemise of plain, white cotton. It is constructed of a rectangle, folded in half to create the shoulderline. A long, narrow, oval cut out of the center of the foldline creates the broad neckline. This edge is scalloped and embroidered with whitework sprigs. A long, narrow notch cut in each side creates the short sleeves and flared body. The sleeve openings are finished the same as the neck edge. A 3 1/4-inch-wide band of coarser cotton is added to the bottom to lengthen the chemise.
Object number1956.4.68
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