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Hand stitched except for quickly-executed top stitching on yoke and cuffs. Unbleached coarse unwashed muslin still bearing manufacturer name: WARREN STANDARD SHIRTING, with plumed Indigenous person and large fancy China button. Full body gathered into a narrow squared yoke with slightly puffy cuffed sleeves. Long gores, 1 front, 1 back; narrow arm reinforcements.
G91.074
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
chemise
female
woman
hand stitched
top stitch
Warren standard shirting
warren
China button
china
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