Child's Chemise

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1808-1815

GUSN

GUSN-15160

Description

Cream; squared neckline with drop front/bib with linen ties; capped sleeves with linen ties at shoulder near neck.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chemises (underwear)
cotton (textile)
stitching
Chemise
Chemise

Inscription

Cross-stitch on flap in red: ""J.B.B.""

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.6321

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