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Chemise

Chemise

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Titles: Chemise (Supplied title)

Description: Lace-trimmed, machine-sewn cotton chemise used a part of a Civil War-era wedding trousseau. Includes a front flap decorated with pin tucks and ruching that would have been folded down over the top of a corset. Tatted rings edge the neckline, sleeves and falling flap. A separate ruffle has been applied to the hem of the chemise.

Dates

  • Exactly 1861 (Creation)

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 6079.8

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 40 inches length
  • 12 inches width (shoulder)

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Chemise

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.