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Shirt
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely machine-stitched young man or boy's shirt made of cotton. Mass-produced, most likely from a department store. White cotton body and sleeves. Collarless and cuffless. Bib front with tabby at the center front waist to attach to the waistband of pants. Open slit on the center back. The inside bib is lined with a linen panel.
2023.08.022
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Shirt
Male
Cotton
Linen
White
1860 - 1880
Cloth Label
Back of neck inside collar.
Berkshire Double Back Trade Mark
English
Embroidered
Herendeen