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2020.1
Undergarments
1922
Black cotton side dart chemise with blueish-teal stem stich embroidery decorating hem, yoke, and straps of garment.
Construction: Two rectangular pieces of fabric, each panel at bottom hem is 34 inches with seam allowance, and at top, 22 inches with seam allowance. Side darts are cartridge pleated on bottom edge only, and each dart is 9 inches in length. Metal snap closures at back of garment.
cotton, metal snaps
Label: none
Most likely homemade, as seen in the addition to the bottom hem, construction of the darts, and the expansion at the bust.
Measurements:
Bust: 38.25 inches
Waist: 38 inches
Shoulders: 9 inches
Strap length: 11 inches
Total length: 42.5 inches
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