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Entirely machine-stitched boy’s shirt made of cotton. Front decorated with 3 strips of bias twill-striped cotton. Center one trimmed with machine-lace. 2 China buttons. Fine cotton collar with square cutout at the center front. Square tails. No gussets. Small pleat below front panels; yoke with back gathered into it. Straight sleeves. A single button at the base of the cuff.

G88.182

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Shirt

Male

Cotton

White

1855 - 1880

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