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Woman's chemise
Woman's shift
Woman's chemise
American
early 19th century
Object Place: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave linen
Dimensions
Overall: 119.4 x 87.9 cm (47 x 34 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.51
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLinen chemise with neck casing, lawn sleeve ruffles, and "CR/ N12" embroidered in reverse chain stitch in blue thread.
InscriptionsEmbroidered in chain stitched blue thread at wearer's right breast: "CR/N12"
ProvenanceWorn by donor's great-aunt Caira Robbins (1794-1881); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899