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Chemise

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850s

GUSN

GUSN-51407

Description

White linen; plain; broad neckline with narrow band & short center placket; horizontal seam around body at chest; short sleeves.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chemises (underwear)
stitching
linen (material)
Chemise
Chemise

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Flavin

Accession Number

1987.171

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