Man's Square Dance Shirt
Maker(a) Made by
Ely Cattleman
American, founded 1878
Datec. 1970-2010
Mediummachine sewn synthetic fabric, metal, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (a) Shirt; center back x shoulder span): 32 1/2 × 16 1/2in. (82.6 × 41.9cm)
Primary Dimensions (b) neckerchief length): 42 1/2in. (108cm)
Primary Dimensions (c) neckerchief slide h x w x d): 1 1/2 × 1 × 1/2in. (3.8 × 2.5 × 1.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (b) neckerchief length): 42 1/2in. (108cm)
Primary Dimensions (c) neckerchief slide h x w x d): 1 1/2 × 1 × 1/2in. (3.8 × 2.5 × 1.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of David Amidon
Description(a) Man’s western wear long sleeved square dancing shirt constructed of white polyester woven with a vertical damask-like stripe and snap closures. The shirt features a stylized yoke on the front and on the back, and two snap pockets, one on each side of the chest. The snap closures on the front placket, chest pockets, and at the wrists are constructed of metal and plastic, the plastic is designed to look like mother-of-pearl.
(b) Red polyester neckerchief, and (c) metal neckerchief slide in the shape of a cowboy boot. This outfit was worn by David Amidon.
(b) Red polyester neckerchief, and (c) metal neckerchief slide in the shape of a cowboy boot. This outfit was worn by David Amidon.
Object number2024.24.2a-c
Markings(a) Machine embroidered tag interior upper center back: "ELY / CATTLEMAN / SINCE 1878"(a) Machine embroidered tag interior upper center back: "14 1/2 x 33 / S"
(b) Printed tag, center: "100% Polyester / Exclusive of / Decoration / RN 70758 / Made in USA"NotesContext Note: Original owner David Amidon and his wife, Janice Ann (Mahoney) Amidon, were members of the Central Valley Square Dance Club.
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