Man's Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Crowley family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Ben Abramson & Co.
American
Dateabout 1910-1925
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons and brass studs
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across shoulders): 32 5/8 x 18in. (82.9 x 45.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Stephen André
DescriptionMan's dress shirt of white cotton, with a band collar fitted with a brass stud at the center back for attaching a separate, stiff collar. The front of the collar also fastens with a stud. The center front opening fastens with five mother of pearl buttons. The long sleeves end in French cuffs. The front and back panels of the shirt curve up at the side seams. The shirt back is gathered into the shoulder yoke towards the outside of the shoulders to provide ease.
Object number1996.9.14
MarkingsWoven tape label stitched at back of neck, "Ben Abramson & Co./ HARTFORD, CONN./ FULL SHRUNK BROADCLOTH". The lower left front is stamped in black, "X2/W - 960/151/2 - 34/15".Subject Terms
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