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Chemise

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-33911

Description

Yellowed white linen; body gathered to narrow yoke; three button closure in short center placket; broad neckline and short sleeves trimmed with self ruffle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chemises (underwear)
linen (material)
stitching
monograms
Chemise

Inscription

Written in ink: 1. inside yoke ""Katharine R. Swanton"" 2. below placket ""M.A. Haseltine""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of William B. Haseltine

Accession Number

1931.341

Places

Maine (United States)

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