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Estate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day, 1974.50.195  © 2010 The Connecticu…
Shirtwaist
Estate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day, 1974.50.195 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Shirtwaist

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1915
MediumMachine and hand-stitched cotton
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineEstate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day
DescriptionWhite, cotton shirtwaist with center front closure, long sleeves, double collar, french cuffs, whitework embroidery, and openwork. Double collar has a square top collar and a jabot like under collar. Both collars, along with the cuffs, have scalloped edges and are embroidered with dots. Openwork decorates the cuff and shoulder seams. Center front hook and eye closure is decorated with two crocheted covered buttons. French (double) cuffs decorated with small shank buttons. Seams are self encased seams, machine stitched, then hand finished.
Object number1974.50.195
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