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Chemise

Chemise
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silk crêpe with tatted trimmings in white round the bottom of the skirt. No sleeves. Some of the vertical seams are joined with plait work. Material described as cotton rather than silk upon acquisition.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleChemise
Materials and techniques
Silk crêpe garment with tatted trimming
Brief description
Chemise, woven silk with tatted trimming, Greece, 1800s.
Physical description
Silk crêpe with tatted trimmings in white round the bottom of the skirt. No sleeves. Some of the vertical seams are joined with plait work. Material described as cotton rather than silk upon acquisition.
Dimensions
  • Length: 56in
  • Width: 37in
Credit line
Given by Miss E. R. Price
Object history
Registered File no. 1930/5955.

Register attributes the garment to 'North Greek Islands'.
Collection
Accession number
T.113-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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