chemise


chemise

Summary

White cotton trimmed with openwork emboirdery. Wide round neckline extending to shoulder and edged with openwork embroidered band. Short centre front opening with concealed fastening. Front fullness falling from 2 groups of tucks each side of neck opening with short openwork insertion between. Short sleeves. Embroidered neckband and similar band round sleeves edged with openwork embroidery.


Object Name

chemise

Date Created

1870-1880

Dimensions

Length: 111.8cm
Hem: 205.7cm

accession number

1954.918

Collection Group

costume
womenswear

Medium

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