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Shirt/chemise

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1855

GUSN

GUSN-15302

Description

White; open neckline and short ruched sleeves trimmed w/ delicate lace ruffle and eyelet embroidery; 2 buttonholes at back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shirts
chemises (underwear)
stitching
linen (material)
Children's clothing
Linen
Hand Stitched
SHIRT

Inscription

Note pinned to front: ""C 24"" C #'s= Fowler.

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1988.424

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