Chemise:   This off-the-shoulder chemise is made of 100% cotton white muslin.   The buttons are antique bone, with handsewn buttonholes.  There are three tucks on either side of the placket and the sleeves end in a small cuff.  The seams are hand-finished.  *
Drawers:  These below-the-knee split drawers are made from white cotton muslin.  The hems feature tucks and cotton lace while the front is pleated.  The closure is one antique bone button with a handsewn buttonhole.  Seams are hand-finished.
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Day Dress:  Pretty and practical, this day dress made of comfortable and sturdy blue and cream checked  100% cotton is made from a period-correct pattern.  Features cartridge pleated skirt, boned bodice with decorative self-covered buttons with hook-and-eye closure, two-piece sleeves ending in cuffs, and a lace collar.  Bodice is whip-stitched to skirt with calf-leg opening.
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