Indian-style play shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Clark Chester Huntington
(born 1905)
Dateabout 1910-1920
Mediumcotton twill, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Neck-waist length) 19 x (Shoulder width) 14in. (48.3 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mary Buchan
Object number2016.21.8
DescriptionKhaki colored collarless shirt trimmed with yellow twill tape over the shoulders and at the bottom of the sleeves. From the yellow tape on the front breast is red, yellow and blue twill fringe; along the collar, on the left front placket, hem of the shirt and from the yellow ribbon on the sleeves is red fringe, also made from twill. The metal buttons are of a floral design. Inside the shirt is printed 2200-7. This is the same as the shirt worn by Clark Huntington in two photographs of him dressed up for play. May be entirely homemade.
Status
Not on view
