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Entirely hand-stitched riding shirt made of cotton. Long, slightly full sleeves with long cuffs to be buttoned only at the base. Hand-embroidered broderie anglaise on standing-frill collar and cuffs. Yoked front and back, with generous gathers in the body in the back and beneath the simple bosom front setting a high waistline. Placket in bosom closes near top with 2 China buttons.

G86.160

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Shirt

Female

Cotton

White

1830 - 1850

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