Baby's chemise
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Linen and cotton
Measurements
270 mm (length); 415 mm (width)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 658791
Summary
A white linen chemise for a baby. It has a back opening and a tape is threaded through the neck to enable it to be pulled up. The armholes are edged with cotton lace. The side seams are open from the hem upwards for 35mm and each opening has a small gusset. The garment is handstitched. There is some sign of wear.