Women's Chemise, with Moire Ribbon
1890 – 1910 (Date manufactured/created)
circa 1895 (Date manufactured/created)
circa 1895 (Date manufactured/created)
Cotton, Lace, Ribbon
A white chemise made from nainsook or other such thin, soft cotton. The chemise is unshaped and cut in an A-line. The neckline and armscyes are festooned with insertion lace. 1/4" peach pink moire ribbon runs though it. The front neckline has four layers of insertion, the armsyces one, and the back neckline two. The front neckline is gathered and secured by a cotton tape to create a sweetheart shape. A ribbon bow ties in the center. The thin straps are of ribbon insertion lace. The straps button onto the chemise at both front and back with thread loops for ease and versatility of wear.
" Ella " embroidered in white on left front of the chest.
Condition: good. OL 39 1/4".
Straps: 1.75" wide. 9.5" long.
" Ella " embroidered in white on left front of the chest.
Condition: good. OL 39 1/4".
Straps: 1.75" wide. 9.5" long.
81.65