White Manx linen Chemise
Date made: 19th century
Maker: unknown maker
Description: Women's chemise in white Manx linen. Frill of finer fabric round neck and sleeve openings.
Hand-sewn and embroidered (feather stitch) on taper holding frill. 34 inch centre back. Unworn-gathers still marked by stroking pin.
It was found when the donor moved into a house which was a family property since 1860.
(Reference image taken in the 1990s.)
Materials: linen
Object name: chemise
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1968-0277