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SHIRT

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1810-1820

GUSN

GUSN-47295

Description

Yellowed and stained; high collar (5 1/2") with 2 thread covered buttons; front placket with 3 pearl buttons; heart shape with french knots at base of placket; gusseted and gathered sleeves with french cuffs; topstitching on collar and cuffs; center front seam.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shirts
linen (material)
Empire (style)
SHIRT

Inscription

Ink on right slit: ""T. Pearce/7""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frank A. Thurber

Accession Number

1966.46

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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