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Child's Chemise

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-52886

Description

Cream-colored top and skirt; plain top; gathered all around waist; feather stitching in large motif along all seams; scalloped edge and floral meander embroidered at hem with cream silk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
embroidering
wool (textile)
Chemise
Chemise

Maker

Noyes, Jeanie L. (Embroiderer)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman

Accession Number

1942.102

Date

ca. 1890 (see provenance)

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