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Farmer's Work Frock

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-54119

Description

Blue checks; standing collar (2 1/4") with one large bone button; front applied placket button closure (three bone buttons); reinforced chest and back; gathered and gusseted sleeves; one large white glass button at each cuff; homespun cloth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shirts
cotton (textile)
Shirt
Shirt

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Leslie W. Beckwith

Accession Number

1945.507

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