Chemise; Wright, Alma Maud (Mrs); 1918- 1933; MT1999.163.8
Chemise
About this objectChemise; a white slip cotton chemise with crocheted insets on front back and shoulders. The neckline is trimmed with crochet. This chemise was made by Mrs Alma Maud Wright of Mataura (1903-1998). It was donated to us by her daughter, Mrs Ina Russell, who found it in her mother's old glory box. Mrs Russell recalled how her mother made crochet and tatting as a substitute for more expensive lace.
Maker Maker RoleNeedle worker
Date Made1918- 1933
Place MadeNew Zealand, South Island, Southland, Mataura
Medium and Materials
processed material, textile, cotton
processed material, textile, crochet
sewn
Techniquecrocheted
Measurements
h 1002mm x w 350mm
large
clothing/fashion/costume/dress
Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.
Object Type Object numberMT1999.163.8
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