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 1/2 x 18in. (39.4 x 45.7cm)
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 circles and V's in sets of three within each scallop. A long, narrow notch cut in each side creates the short sleeves and flared body. The sleeve openings are finished the same as the neckline edge. A 3 1/4-inch-wide band of coarser cotton is added to the bottom to lengthen the chemise.
Object number1956.4.69
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