Blouse
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1865
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons and ferrous metal hooks and eyes.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 15 1/2 x 17 1/4in. (39.4 x 43.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Helen E. Royce
DescriptionWoman's blouse of plain white cotton, with a high, round neckline edged with fine piping and narrow, scalloped whitework embroidery. The center front opening fastens with six small mother of pearl buttons. The blouse front and back are gathered into the 1 3/8-inch-wide waistband, which fastens with two hooks and eyes. The shoulderline is dropped and the armscye is piped. The long, two-piece sleeves are slightly full and gathered into the armscye; they taper towards the wrist, which is edged with piping and whitework like the neckline.
Object number1959.32.33
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