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A blouse of sheer white linen
French
Late 19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Linen; hemstitched, bobbin lace
Dimensions
47.4 cm (18 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Osborne Howes
Accession Number52.1675
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWith front, back, and sleeves ornamented with bands of hemstitched tucking and bobbin lace insertion; blouse buttoned down front, "V" shaped neck with turned back collar and double jabot, turned back cuffs, collar, and jabot all embroidered with white linen thread in eyelet work floral design; cuffs, jabot, and collar edge with narrow bobbin lace.