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Collection MHS (unaccessioned) Textiles
Description White linen chemise/shift from the Adams family of Langley Dale. The neckline and armhole trimmed with a double strip of broderie anglaise lace with a scalloped outside edge. The chemise has a concealed placket which is fastened with 2 small material buttons. The garment is completely hand stitched and beautifully made with French seams. Line/plain weave. A small tag is attached to the hem line which reads "L.R.Adams". Excellent condition, with some rust marks.

Object is third on the left in image 4.

Because of the attached note this object has been added to Miss Lindsay Adams's donation of unnamed clothing.
Year Range from 1850
Year range to 1870
Object ID 2000.003.0007
Object Name Chemise
Other # T4523
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Last modified on: December 19, 2014