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Chemise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White garment on mannequin, knee-length, short sleeves, wide scoop neck with white lace trim around neckline and sleeves. Front has 3 buttons at top center, fabric hangs loosely with wrinkles throughout. Mannequin is tan with metal neck and gold finial on top, black pole at bottom. Background is white. Title is "Chemise".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
linen
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
257 × 625 px
Museum record:
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