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Chemise

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1846

GUSN

GUSN-51395

Description

White linen; gathered to narrow yoke; short sleeves; Valenciennes edging on yoke & sleeves.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chemises (underwear)
stitching
lace (needlework)
linen (material)
Valenciennes
Chemise
Chemise

Inscription

""MDL Higginson/8-46""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Flavin

Accession Number

1987.158

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