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Shirt

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1824

GUSN

GUSN-49129

Description

White; squared neck; collar and capped sleeves trimmed w/ discolored lace; collar has 2 pairs of ties at corners (to hold collar down--tied under arms); open shirt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shirts
cotton (textile)
stitching
handmade
lace (needlework)
Infant's Clothing
Hand Stitched
Handmade
Lace
SHIRT

Maker

Possibly Bright, Almira Spring (Maker)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles D. Gowing

Accession Number

1974.186

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