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Shirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely machine-stitched young man or boy's shirt made of cotton. Mass-produced, most likely from a department store. White cotton body and sleeves. Collarless and cuffless. Bib front with tabby at the center front waist to attach to the waistband of pants. Open slit on the center back. The inside bib is lined with a linen panel.

2023.08.022

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Shirt

Male

Cotton

Linen

White

1860 - 1880

Cloth Label

Back of neck inside collar.

Berkshire Double Back Trade Mark

English

Embroidered

Herendeen

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