Camisole

United States

About 1890

  • Titles Camisole (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton, lace, ribbon
  • Dimensions Length: 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Miss Susan Shook, 1983.56.2
  • Work Type camisole
  • Classification Costume

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