Shirtwaist
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1915
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with crocheted cotton, non-ferrous metal hooks and eyes, and crochet-covered bone buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width with sleeves outstretched): 20 x 43 1/2in. (50.8 x 110.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineEstate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day
DescriptionWoman's blouse of cream-colored crepe, embroidered with dots. The blouse has a high neckline, with a turned-over collar, which is about 1 3/8 inches wide in front and lengthens to six inches in a square shape in back. The collar is bordered with an insertion of crocheted lace. The center front opening fastens with hooks and eyes under non-functional square buttons covered with crochet. The dolman sleeves are about elbow length and end in 2 1/2-inch-wide turned-back cuffs bordered with the crochet insertion. A strip of crochet is inserted in the front of the underarm to the neckline, while in back, the body and sleeves are cut all as one piece. The blouse is pleated around the waistline onto an interior strip of twill tape. This tape is stitched about 2 3/4 inches above the bottom edge.
Object number1974.50.1104
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