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Chemise

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-1387

Description

White linen; plain; body gathered to narrow yoke; ruffled broad square neckline, folding back on shoulders and fastened with a button; short puffed sleeves with ruffled cuffs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Written in ink on left front: ""Lydia H. Collar""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Nanna Sweet

Accession Number

1922.774

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