Man's Shirt
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1880-1900
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across shoulders): 34 1/4 x 14 1/2in. (87 x 36.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of John T. Whitman
Object number1963.8.35
DescriptionMan's shirt of white cotton, with a narrow band collar stitched with buttons at front and back for attaching a separate collar. The center front opening extends 17 1/4 inches and fastens with three small mother of pearl buttons within the plastron and two buttons set side-by-side at the collar. The back of the shirt is gathered into the shoulder yoke. The long sleeves are set smoothly into the armscye and end in three-inch-wide cuffs. The cuffs have one button and buttonhole along with a pair of buttonholes to accomodate cuff links. The front and back panels curve up at the sides; the back is about 1 1/2 inches longer than the front.
Status
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