Man's Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Calvin W. Philleo
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1849
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across shoulders): 38 x 17 1/2in. (96.5 x 44.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionMan's shirt of white cotton, with a narrow turn-down collar and box-pleated plastron front. The center front opening extends the length of the plastron, fifteen inches, and fastens with a single mother of pearl button at the neckband; two sets of opposing buttonholes would accommodate studs. The sleeves are eased into the shoulder and are gathered into the 2 3/4-inch-wide cuffs, each of which fasten with a single mother of pearl button. The front and back panels of the shirt curve up at the side seams, which are open from the bottom for about eleven inches. The top of the seam opening is reinforced with a gusset. The body of the shirt tapers slightly at the waist.
Object number1960.29.12
Inscribed"Calvin W. Phillio/ Sept 25th/ 1849/ No. 8" is hand-written in ink at lower proper right side.Subject Terms
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