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Bridal chemise
Greek Islands (Northern Sporades, Skyros)
18th–19th century
Object Place: Skyros, Northern Sporades, Greek Islands
Medium/Technique
Silk embroidered with silk and gilt-silver yarns
Dimensions
129.5 cm (51 in.)
Credit Line
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Hill
Accession Number1972.1063
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMaroon silk bodice and yellow ankle-length skirt. Bodice has deep V-neckline and wide flared sleeves edged with two rows of rose spray design worked with silk and gilt-silver yarns; skirt unembroidered except for hem which would show beneath overskirt and is bordered with circles and stylized birds embroidered with silk yarns.