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This is a chemise, a large plain knee-length garment made of cream cotton. It has frilled cap sleeves and a frill at the neck. It was made in 1834.

1 dress: cotton

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'CHEMISE // Description // Large plain garment made of cream cotton. It has frilled cap sleeves and a frill at the neck. // Dimensions // Knee length garment. // Associated information // Made in 1834 // References // A dictionary of English Costume 900-1900 by Cunnington + beard. [7230]', Visiting researcher note, Rachel Jackson (textile researcher), June 2019 - The garment has been darned in the collar.

1834 - 1834