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Shirt
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched boy's undershirt made of Z-single linen. Sewing thread appears to be linen but there are some cotton fibers present. The body is made like an ordinary shirt with vents and underarm gussets but without reinforced areas. there is no collar, and the sleeves are quite narrow and about 3/4 length. No cuff. The ends of the sleeves are pieced. The top is scantily pleated into the body. Suitable for wearing under a skeleton suit with a chemisette.
G96.103
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Male
Historic Costume
Shirt
Male
Linen
White
1800 - 1850