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Shirt
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Partly hand-stitched with machine-stitching on most of the garment. Body gathered into waistband. High neck finished like lady’s dress, Bishop sleeves. Narrow cuffs. Piped armscyes. Seams are not overcast. Stud buttons were used. Buttonholes in the waistband. Nice cotton pique.
G85.827
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Youth
Historic Costume
Shirt
Unisex
Cotton
White
1860