Black wool knit Women's chemise from the 1960s or 70s

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Black wool knit Women's chemise from the 1960s or 70s

1960-1970

This black wool knit woman's chemise is slightly fitted but has no waist. The cap sleeves have indentations and square gussets at the armholes. There is fringed suede around the neck and down the front on either side of a heavy zipper reaching to above waist level. A concealed zipper closure runs down the back of the dress. Label: " Pierre Cardin, Paris, New York" Also instructions for the care of leather.

The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.

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http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ES01_1984.127.018

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