Chemisette
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Organza, Ribbon, Silk thread, Beads, Buttons
Measurements
65 cm (Width); 32 cm (Length)
Collection
Blickling Hall, Norfolk
NT 1664916
Summary
Chemise - French beige organza. Boat neck, sleeves cut in one with body, gathered at waistband. Centre front decorated with horseshoe shaped garland of flowers and leaves worked in china ribbon with some silk floss and metal beads - also on sleeves. Across front and round sleeves an insertion of machine made lace with nettle grey silj satin spotted ribbon beneath. Neck and sleeves edges with frill of machine made lace. Fastened centre back with 3 pearl buttons and 2 hook and eyes. French.