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Men's Shirt

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1859

GUSN

GUSN-53098

Description

White; low standing collar with opening at front and back; three button closure at back; panel in front with tweleve pleats, fullness below; gathered and gusseted sleeves; french cuffs; openwork at cuffs, collar, pleats. Very fine linen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shirts
embroidering
linen (material)
Shirt
Shirt

Maker

Pettes, Mary R. Balch (Maker)

Credit Line

Gift of Helen F. Peters

Accession Number

1942.652

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