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Woman's chemisette
American
second quarter of the 19th century
Place of Use: Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave (mull) with cotton embroidery, lace, and tape
Dimensions
Overall: 33.3 x 45.3cm (13 1/8 x 17 13/16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent
Accession Number49.966
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite mull chemisette embroidered at neckline in floral and leaf pattern, two sets of side ties. Indian embroidery and applique.
ProvenanceInherited by Miss Georgiana Welles Sargent (born 1858) of New York City; Gift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent, to MFA 1949