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Woman's chemise
Woman's shift
Woman's chemise
American
late 18th to early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave linen
Dimensions
Overall: 131.1 x 129.5 cm (51 5/8 x 51 in.)
Other (Center back): 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
Other (Center back): 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.26
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionShift with scoop neck with drawstring, three-quarter length sleeves with drawstrings and lighter-weight linen ruffles
ProvenanceProbably worn by Abigail Robbins(1759-1850); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899