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Chemise (Greece)

This is a Chemise. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mary H. Ward. It is credited Gift of Mary H. Ward.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 157.5 x 106.7 cm (62 x 42 in.)

Cite this object as

Chemise (Greece); silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 157.5 x 106.7 cm (62 x 42 in.); Gift of Mary H. Ward; 1931-20-4

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18317885/ |title=Chemise (Greece) |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=26 April 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>