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Man's Shirt

Clothing Maker
Retailer (American, founded 1847)
Dateabout 1965
MediumMachine-stitched polyester/cotton, with plastic buttons and collar stiffeners
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 28 1/2 x 18 1/4in. (72.4 x 46.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Rosemary Castonguay
Object number1997.11.2
DescriptionMan's shirt of olive green polyester/cotton fabric. The shirt has a 2 1/2-inch-wide turn-back collar, ending in short revers with a button loop stitched at the point on the proper left side. The center front opening fastens with five dark gray plastic buttons. There is a breast pocket on the proper left side. It is embroidered in white and black with a shield design. The long sleeves are slightly gathered into 2 1/4-inch-wide cuffs, which fasten with a single button. The bottom of the shirt is cut straight. The back of the shirt is stitched with two pleats into the shoulder yoke to provide ease.
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Status
Not on view
Gift of Charles S. MacDonough, 1847.12.0  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Commodore Thomas MacDonough
1812-1814
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