Chemise said to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587) in which she was executed at Fotheringhay Castle
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Linen
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Coughton Court, Warwickshire
NT 135702
Summary
Chemise said to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots in which she was executed at Fotheringhay Castle. Of fine linen with drawn thread borders inscribed on the bodice in red and dated Feb 11 1587. This is an Elizabethan undergarment and only one other of this type is known to survive.