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Shirt (Child's shirt)
1800-1900
Description
A child's shirt, made of linen. Constructed from a rectangular panel of fabric, split at each shoulder. Open at the back, this was probably pinned closed. There are no fasteners. The short sleeves are trimmed with lace.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0094.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. John Needles
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Object Number
1955.0094.005
Object Name
Shirt (Child's shirt)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1800-1900
Materials
- Linen
Dimensions (inches)
15 (W) x 8.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
38 (W) x 21.5 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Wass, Ann Buermann & Fandrich, Michelle Webb. 2010 Clothing Through American History: The Federal Era through Antebellum, 1786-1860.
• similar discussed pg 186-88