Shift
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Diana Thonson
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1780-1810
MediumHand-stitched linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 45 1/2 x 29 1/2in. (115.6 x 74.9cm)
Other (width across bottom): 33 1/2in. (85.1cm)
Other (width across bottom): 33 1/2in. (85.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of David Williams Patterson
DescriptionWoman's shift of plain, medium-weight linen. The threads are streaked with brown and are unevenly spun. The shift front and back are cut as one, with a foldline at the shoulders, which is reinforced with a narrow strip of fabric. It is pieced at the sides to create the necessary flare. The neckline is round and low (about 6 1/4 inches deep), and the sleeves are short (six inches) and tight. Ease is provided by underarm gussets. Seams are selvage-to-selvage, or flat-felled.
Object number1950.93.0
InscribedCross-stitched in blue thread at center front of neckline, "Diana Thonson". The placement and style of the marking is unusual.Subject Terms
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