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Chemisette

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1908-1914

GUSN

GUSN-831

Description

Sheer white cotton; high boned collar with pleated ruffle, narrow tucks and band of lace; V-yoke at front; embroidered with floral spray in white, bordered by lace bands inserts; narrow tucks and lace band at front and back; five white cloth covered buttons and loops; drawstring waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chemisettes
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Chemisette
Chemisette

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.6905

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