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Shift (Chemise)
1840-1900
Description
A cotton shift. Cap sleeves, terminating in stitched bands. The shift has been machine-stitched and has a wide stitched band at the color and the body has a simple, slightly tapered shape. Fastens at the back with one button.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2002.0017.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry and Mia Albertson's Family
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Object Number
2002.0017.005
Object Name
Shift (Chemise)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1840-1900
Materials
- Cotton
Dimensions (inches)
36.22 (H) x 33.465 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
92 (H) x 85 (W)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Wass, Ann Buermann & Fandrich, Michelle Webb. 2010 Clothing Through American History: The Federal Era through Antebellum, 1786-1860.
• pg 71-72