Chemisette
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1870s
MediumMachine-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width ): 26 x 30in. (66 x 76.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta Eddy Brigham
DescriptionWhite, plain-woven cotton chemisette. The decorative panel at the center front and around the neckline is made from a translucent starched white cotton gauze, embroidered cotton gauze, and cotton lace. This panel is approximately 14 x 9 1/4 inches. The panel alternates gathered plain gauze with embroidered gauze lined with lace at either side. The 13 3/4-inch-long neckline is finished at the center back with a 1/4-inch white covered button on the right side.
Object number2001.49.38
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