Boy's Shirt
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1840-1860
MediumHand-stitched cotton, mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 10 1/2 x 13 1/2in. (26.7 x 34.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionSmall boy's shirt of plain white cotton with wide, scalloped neckline and short sleeves of whitework embroidery. The armholes are piped. Center back opening fastens with five mother of pearl buttons. The body of the shirt is lined with a heavier weight cotton. The waistline is reinforced on the inside with a white twill-woven cotton tape. Along the waistline on the outside, buttons are sewn for attaching a pair of pants. Another row of buttons are sewn along the bottom edge.
Object number1960.29.4
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