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ca. 1860
GUSN-52887
This chemise has a long skirt and sleevless bodice made of cream-colored cotton. The bodice gathers at neck and waist with a drawstring. Closure with two pearl buttons at back; skirt gathered with cartridge pleats; featherstitching at seams; scalloped hem embroidered with cream silk thread in an intertwining floral meander design.
petticoats (underskirts)
wool (textile)
Chemise
Chemise
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.103
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