Cotton batiste chemise with ribbon waist casing, hidden button closure, scallop armhole finish, eyelet lacing at neck edge.
Chemise with Handmade Buttons
Chemise with Handmade Buttons
Cotton batiste chemise with handcut work and hand worked buttonholes. These were often used as corset covers, Note the handmade buttons used as back closures. Donated in 1985.
Pink Corset Cover
Pink Corset Cover
pink croqueted corset cover with bobbin lace and blue ribon around neckline.
White Corset Cover
White Corset Cover
white crochet top, white muslin bottom, bobbin lace on neck. Damage: holes in sides and lace.
Corset Cover
Corset Cover
Corset cover with plaid patternered fabric. Lace panels and pin tucks down front. Tearing under both armscyes.
Lace Detail Corset Cover
Lace Detail Corset Cover
White corset cover with lace on the top and sleeve. string covered button at center back (missing one sleeve and Rip in back fabric with the button holes)
Yellow Crochet Corset Cover
Yellow Crochet Corset Cover
Yellow croquet corset cover. At neckline, hem, and armsyce ribbon runs through the crocheted yarn in order to allow tightening if needed and aesthetics. Snap closures on one side.
Corset Cover Strap Missing
Corset Cover Strap Missing
Lace detail white corset cover. "MH" embroidered on center front. One strap has come off & is missing. Gathered at bottom hem, center back is secured with thread covered ring buttons.