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Shirt
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Mostly hand-stitched gentleman's shirt made of fine linen. The cuffs and shirt front panel are pleated. Small standing collar that lacks buttonholes in the center back for a collar attachment. Button closure on the stand of two MOP buttons, while the front pleated panel has three MOP buttons. Machined buttonholes. Cuffs have one MOP button and extend to the drumstick of the thumb. The body of the shirt is made of a fine unbleached cotton in plain weave. Made with underarm gussets, gussets at neckline opening, and shoulder / back yokes. Side slits.
2021.01.077
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Shirt
Male
Linen
Cotton
White
1840 - 1855