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Shirt

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1815-1830

GUSN

GUSN-31481

Description

White; fine handkerchief linen; high collar (4 1/2"); front placket with two buttonholes, 1 buttonhole at collar; front placket decorated with stylized floral embroidery; gathered and gusseted sleeves; rounded cuffs with one buttonhole.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shirts
embroidering
linen (material)
Empire (style)
Shirt
Shirt

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Edith D. Brown

Accession Number

1927.773

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