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Shirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Partly machine-stitched and hand-stitched little boy's shirt made of blue and white cotton fabric (blue warp with white cotton weft). The center front closure made of buttons with a hidden button placket. Most likely light blonde tagua buttons. All buttonholes are hand-stitched. The shirt is gathered slightly to the waistband. Sailor collar of self-material, with edges of the collar, the center front placket, and cuffs made from white cotton machine-embroidered scalloped-edged fabric. Unlined. Long sleeves have been extended at the wrist to lengthen the sleeves.

2024.15.001

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Shirt

Male

Cotton

Blue

Cream

1880 - 1900

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