Chemisette
Category
Costume
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Cotton, Muslin
Measurements
310 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1366471
Summary
Chemisette made from one piece of white muslin, and collar. Blunt triangle at back, extending to rectangular fronts. Rectangular collar. Collar and yoke decorated with whitework embroidery. Small sprig motif and border with leaf design. The arrangement of the border in a diamond shape echos the line of the collar and gives revers. Cotton tab stitched to back waist point. Hand sewn.