Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Clothing-Undergarments |
Catalog Number |
1983.01.21 |
Object Name |
Chemise |
Other Name |
Shift |
Year Range from |
1930.0 |
Year Range to |
1950.0 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Material |
Cotton, Crepe, Silk |
Dimensions |
L-48 inches |
Description |
A ladies machine made slip. The upper half of the slip has a low scooped neckline and is made out of a black cotton lawn with a four snap front closure. There is also the addition of black crepe panels along the arm syce. The skirt section is made of black cotton sateen and at about the knee there is an attached black silk taffeta flounce which lays over the cotton sateen skirt. At the attachment of the flounce the seam is ruffled. The hem is comprised of knife pleated taffeta which is also laid over the cotton sateen skirt. |
Provenance |
There is no information about the maker or origin of this piece. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |