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Chemise

Object Name:
Chemise
Object ID:
1945.020 b
Date:
circa 1870
Description:
Chemise. White cotton muslin. Tatted insertions and edging at neck. Lace edge on short sleeves. Embroidered linen picot trim and cotton lace trim. Marked "Louisa R. Smalley".
Material:
Textile
Cotton
Provenance:
One of two chemises made by Lois Rebecca Hibbard for her wedding trousseau. She married Elisha Smalley October 28, 1870.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Stearns
People:
Smalley, Louisa
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