Shirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shirt

Entry/Object ID

2023.08.022

Description

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.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Adult, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shirt

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Lining

Linen

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1880

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Cloth Label

Location

Back of neck inside collar.

Transcription

Berkshire Double Back Trade Mark

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embroidered

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Herendeen