Historical information

Worn to cover the neck, shoulders and chest beneath an outer garment, the habit shirt developed from the shirts formerly worn by women under the jackets of their riding habits. Based on the shirts of men.

Physical description

Made of muslin, the garment (chemisette or Habit shirt) has a decorative top with a complex design, flowers, ferns and leaves in profusion worked in satin stitch. The neck has a trimming of handmade lace and the shoulder has a fastening with pearl buttons.

Inscriptions & markings

C.E. Hyndman in marking ink.