Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette

Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette, c. 1820s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

Date: c. 1820s

Origin: Unknown

Fabric: Cotton muslin

Brand: Unknown

 

A lightweight chemisette, a type of half-blouse worn for additional modesty and decoration under plunging necklines. The garment is made from a lightweight cotton muslin, and fastens with a cotton tape that ties around the waist. It is trimmed with a handmade lace trim at the neckline, and profuse whitework embroidery in floral patterns. This chemisette is entirely hand stitched.

 

From the collection of Karolina Laskowska

  • Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette, c. 1820s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.
  • Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette, c. 1820s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.
  • Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette, c. 1820s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.
  • Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette, c. 1820s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.
  • Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette, c. 1820s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.
  • Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette, c. 1820s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.
  • Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette, c. 1820s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.
  • Embroidered Cotton Muslin Chemisette, c. 1820s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

Museum number: KL-2025-027

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