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Entirely hand-stitched shirt made of fine linen. Long, square tails with gussets. Plain front with deep, finely hemmed opening. Standing collar cut down and neatly overcast. MOP button at base. The body is gathered into neck and triangular gussets. Gusseted sleeves gathered into armscye and gathered into square cuffs. MOP button at base. Reinforced in one piece across shoulder and armscye, fairly wide each way. Splendidly top-stitched gusset, cuff, and collar. Interesting 2-piece repair to seat; very nicely made with linen. The cuffs and collar are still starchy.

G97.070

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Shirt

Male

Linen

White

1835

Inscription

Near the right vent.

George Rapleye No. 7

Ink

New York

United States of America

North America

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