Chemisette
Category
Costume
Date
1830
Materials
Cotton, Lawn cotton, Muslin
Measurements
320 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1366444
Summary
Fine white cotton lawn chemisette with wide double pelerine collar. Fronts cut in square shape, decorated with narrow pin-tucks and whitework embroidery at centre front. Back cut in 'V'-shape gathered into waistband of narrow cotton tape. Collar of fine muslin embroidered in white cotton thread with leaf and flower motifs, with drawn thread fillings.