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CAMISOLE TOP, LADIES
c. 1910Subcollections
Overview
Camisole, sleeveless, made of muslin, a fine Indian cotton and has inserts and edgings of machine made lace.
Hidden placket front opening with two cotton covered buttons intact and a third one missing.
Drawstring waist.
Lace inserts to front, lace edging to neck & armholes.
Square shaped neck line.
With two small rust marks, left underarm decay and minor back insert damage.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-37-2003.31
Item type
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Material
Width
44 cm
Height or length
42 cm
Contextual Information
A camisole is a sleeveless undergarment covering the top part of the body. It is shorter than a Chemise.
Centuries ago, chemises were worn by both men and women as an undergarment. However, as fashions developed, chemises grew unsatisfactory for covering corsets, and another piece of clothing was needed. The camisole evolved to serve this need.
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