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Shirt

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1825-1830

GUSN

GUSN-33727

Description

Cream; neckline has 2 large scallops (fall collar) embroidered w/ floral garland of eyelet and whitework, w/ edge of eyelet; pointed turned back sleeves w/ same embroidery as neckline; French seam at front; open front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shirts
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
festoon (motif)
floral patterns
Infant's Clothing
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Garland
SHIRT

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1930.1568

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