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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.30 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Collar
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.30 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Collar

Clothing Maker
Dateabout 1915
MediumStarched linen with woven interface
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 18 x 2in. (45.7 x 5.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
Object number1995.30.30
DescriptionMan's white linen shirt collar, starched, with buttonholes which are sewn to either end as well as a buttonhole at the back of the collar to secure collar to shirt. The points of the collar are rounded. The collar is formed from a piece of cloth which has been folded in half.
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NotesHistorical Note: "E & W" was the trademark for the firm Earl & Wilson, a manufacturer of shirts and collars formed in 1867 in Troy, New York. The firm still operates today under the ownership of the TJX Companies, Incorporated, in Framingham, Massachusetts. (Blakelock 11/2008)
Status
Not on view
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