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Gift of Mrs. Verner Robert Hunter. © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Shirtwaist
Gift of Mrs. Verner Robert Hunter. © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Shirtwaist

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumMachine-stitched cotton
DimensionsBodice (center back length x width across shoulders): 20 × 12 3/4in. (50.8 × 32.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Verner Robert Hunter
DescriptionWhite, cotton shirtwaist with center back closure, long sleeves, high collar, bobbin lace, and tucks. Collar and yoke are constructed of bobbin lace insertions with areas of whitework embroidered flowers on yoke. Vertical pin tucks on front and back. Sleeves have horizontal pin tucks, and end with bobbin lace edging cuffs. Center back closure has small buttons hidden by a fabric flap.
Object number1977.115.47
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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