Yachting Blouse
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Helen C. St. John
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1905-1925
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with bone buttons.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 25 1/2 x 19 1/2in. (64.8 x 49.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Winthrop A. Haviland
DescriptionWoman's yachting blouse of heavy, twill-woven white cotton ("duck"). The pull-over blouse has a sailor collar with V-shaped neckline; set inside the neckline is a panel which opens at the center front and fastens with two bone buttons. There is a patch pocket with a pointed bottom stitched over the proper left breast. The bottom of the blouse is cut straight; the side seams are not vented. The long sleeves are stitched smoothly into the armscye and taper slightly to the cuff, which fastens with a single bone button. The seams are flat-felled.
Object number1983.8.23
MarkingsPrinted tape label stitched along proper right side of opening: "Helen C. St. John" in script letters.Subject Terms
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