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Entirely and beautifully hand-stitched boy's shirt made of white cotton with fine lawn frills. The front has a fine linen pleated bosom, heavily starched, with a narrow frill down the front. Tiny pearl buttons. Collar stand with white China buttons for the collar. Long sleeves gathered into narrow rounded cuffs with frills. Side seams are shaped to curve in at the waist a bit, according to the new style.

G2006.100

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Shirt

Male

Cotton

White

1840 - 1855

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