Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1920s
Medium
cotton plain weave batiste, cotton Valenciennes lace, glass pearlized buttons, and silk satin ribbon
Dimensions
L x W: 41 × 30 1/2 in. (104.1 × 77.5 cm)
Description
A handsewn cotton envelope chemise with lace cotton Valenciennes lace trim. The front of the chemise is made from a single panel of plain weave cotton batiste. There is Valenciennes lace trim around the neckline and arm holes. A beige silk satin ribbon is weaved through decorative ovoid holes cut along the lace neckline and is tied in a bow in the center. There are three ovoid floral lace inserts in the front bust area of the chemise. Valenciennes lace trim has been handstitched to the bottom hem. The back of the chemise is composed of one panel that is hand sewn to the front panel at the proper left and right seams. An envelope flap with four glass pearlized buttons is handsewn along the bottom of the back panel. There is a corresponding band with four buttonholes sewn to the interior bottom of the front panel.
Cataloging Notes
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
chemises (underwear)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.608
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5808696a3-dfb0-4cf7-8b0a-6da32bb11a14

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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