Chemise

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1824

GUSN

GUSN-45905

Description

White linen; scalloped embroidered edges on the broad square neckline and the cap sleeves; neck trim is later cotton addition.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chemises (underwear)
embroidering
stitching
linen (material)
Chemise
Chemise

Inscription

Written in ink at neckline: ""Rebecca Jane Parker/1824""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Lea S. Luquer

Accession Number

1957.5

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