Shirtwaist
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1860-1865
MediumHand-stitched cotton, porcelain and non-ferrous metal buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 15 1/2 x 19in. (39.4 x 48.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionWoman's blouse of white cotton seersucker. The blouse has a high round neckline that is piped, and a center front opening with eight button holes (buttons are missing). The blouse is gathered into a 1 1/8-inch-wide waistband across the center front and center back. The shoulderline is dropped low, and the armscye is piped. The full sleeves are gathered into the armscye and into a 1 1/4-inch-wide cuff, which is made of whitework-embroidered, fine, white cotton. The cuff closes with a white porcelain button on a metal shank, and thread loop.
Object number1994.234.0
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