Man's Shirt
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890-1900
MediumMachine-stitched cotton with a porcelain button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across shoulders): 34 3/4 x 16in. (88.3 x 40.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of John T. Whitman
DescriptionMan's shirt of white cotton, with a plaston front and center back opening extending 12 1/2 inches and fastening with a single white porcelain button. Extending from the bottom of the plastron is a tab with a button hole and a monogram "W" in red. The band collar is narrow and is worked with button holes at front and back for attaching a separate collar. The shirt back is gathered across the bottom of the shoulder yoke. The long sleeves are set smoothly into the armscye and end in 1 1/2-inch-wide cuffs at the wrist. The front and back shirt panels curve up at the side seams. The back panel is about three inches longer than the front.
Object number1963.8.11
MarkingsWoven tape monogram at bottom of plastron front: "W". Stamped on right back of neck: "[indecipherable] DES MOINES." within an oval.InscribedHand-written in ink under plastron tab: "Dr. Whitman". Stenciled on left back of neck: "Whitman".Subject Terms
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