Camisole

Description
Camisole: white cotton, wide shoulder straps, two mother-of-pearl button fasteners down the front, and a cotton tie drawstring around the waist. Hand-embroidered in white, (faded) blue, and pink thread. Features a butterfly motif on left and right front panels, floral motifs, and inserts of circular crochet lace. Lace trim around wide neckline and shoulder straps. For trousseau.
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Description
Camisole: white cotton, wide shoulder straps, two mother-of-pearl button fasteners down the front, and a cotton tie drawstring around the waist. Hand-embroidered in white, (faded) blue, and pink thread. Features a butterfly motif on left and right front panels, floral motifs, and inserts of circular crochet lace. Lace trim around wide neckline and shoulder straps. For trousseau.
Production date
1913
Subject categories
Lingerie and corsetry
Women's clothing
Department
Social History - Puna Pāpori
ID number
12485

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