Man's Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
T. G. Bennett
Clothing MakerMade by
A. Sulka & Company
(American)
Dateabout 1890-1900
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons, ferrous metal and gutta percha stud
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 34 1/2 x 16 1/2in. (87.6 x 41.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William J. Foote
Object number1986.185.16
DescriptionMan's shirt of white cotton, with a woven stripe. The shirt has a one-inch-wide band collar with a stud at the center front and an eyelet at the center back for attaching a separate collar. The center front button placket extends 19 3/4 inches and fastens with three mother of pearl buttons. The long sleeves are set smoothly into the armscye and end in three-inch-wide, heavily starched cuffs. The front and back panels of the shirt are curved up at the side seams. The back panel is gathered across the bottom of the shoulder yoke. A woven tape loop is stitched vertically at the center back of the yoke.
Status
Not on view
