Shirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shirt

Entry/Object ID

G2011.047

Description

Entirely hand-stitched boy's tunic made of green checked silk taffeta on the bias. Simple flared shape; wide scoop neckline; front placket. Short wide sleeves gathered into armscyes. Green silk covered buttons. Placket bordered with green brocade ribbon edging, a wider one used on neckline and sleeve edge.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Tunic

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Taffeta, Silk

Color

Green, White

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1865