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Infant's Shirt
Infant's Shirt

Infant's Shirt

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1890-1920
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with glass buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 9 x 19 1/2in. (22.9 x 49.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Etta C. Chapman
DescriptionInfant shirt of white twill-woven cotton, with a wide neckline edged with a decorative tape. The shirt is sleeveless. The center back opening fastens with five white glass buttons. Additional buttons on the sides and at center front along the bottom edge would have buttoned to the diaper cover or drawers.
Object number1952.20.18
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