CHEMISE

CH1980.314

White neckline and shoulder pieces composed of cotton, with handworked broderie anglaise around neck, 'sleeves' and down front opening. Fastens with single, cloth-covered elongated button. Sleeveless. Rest of chemise is linen. Set on to cotton yoke with flat seams. Slight gathered section centre back. Falls below knee length with gusset each side of side seams. Joined by oversewing the selvages. All hand-sewn with tiny stitches and all seams are flat. Date indicated by absence of sleeves and front flap, coupled with hand stitching.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.314
Accession Date: 17 Jul 1980
Credit: The Brierley Family & Mrs M. Locke

Material

Linen/Textile0 - Whole
Cotton/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length1065mmOverall length.
length1070mmUnderarms.

 

 

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