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Entirely hand-stitched shirt made of unbleached handwoven linen. Purchased fine linen cuffs and collar. Made from 28” x 39” rectangles. Side vents with gussets. Tiny hems. Wide reinforcement (tow linen) over shoulders, neck, and underarm gussets. Simple slit the center front opening with a bone button. Another at the base of the cuff.

G90.282

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Shirt

Male

Linen

White

1800

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