Shirtwaist
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Goodsell family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1910
MediumCotton
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Percy H. Goodsell, Jr.
DescriptionCream cotton lace and net lined shirtwaist with center back closure, long sleeves, and high colar. Shirtwaist has a center front panel of fine net with small tucks. Radiating out from center panel are one large tuck and one row of lace. Yoke is made of tape lace. High collar is made of fine net. The rest of the shirtwaist is made of lace with flower and swirl designs. Entire shirtwaist is lined with a medium net. Long sleeves end with fine net pleats at the cuff. Cuffs and center front panel are embellished with buttons made to look like small leaves or bunches of grapes. Buttons each have a curved stem and three faux clear gemstones. Center back closure of hooks and eyes.
Object number1961.64.8
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