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Child's Shirt
Child's Shirt

Child's Shirt

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1890-1900
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with glass buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 11 x 10in. (27.9 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harriet L. Clark
DescriptionChild's shirt of plain, cream-colored cotton. It is constructed in a rectangle, with the narrow ends folded to the center back. Semi-circles are cut out of the top edge for armholes. A strip of fabric stitched over each armhole forms a shoulder strap, and creates a square neckline. The center back opening fastens with four white glass buttons. The shirt is lined with self-fabric.
Object number1985.43.17
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    Unknown
    about 1850-1865
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    about 1900
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    about 1850-1860
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    about 1850-1865
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    about 1839
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