Indian-style play shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Clark Chester Huntington
(born 1905)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Walter Treadway Huntington
(American, born 1909)
Dateabout 1910-1920
MediumCotton, suede, plastic
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mary Buchan
Object number2016.21.6
DescriptionRed cotton twill boy's shirt with snap front closure and uncuffed sleeves, decorated with blue trim (some of which is faded) along the front placket, over the shoulders, down the arm, around the bottom hem and at the bottom of each sleeve. Attached to the blue trim is suede fringe of varying lenghts. The long fringe is decorated with plastic beads while portions of the blue trim are futher enhanced with beading sewn on by hand.
Worn by Clark, Mary or Walter Huntington of Windsor, Connecticut.
Worn by Clark, Mary or Walter Huntington of Windsor, Connecticut.
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