Shirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shirt

Entry/Object ID

G86.160

Description

Entirely hand-stitched riding shirt made of cotton. Long, slightly full sleeves with long cuffs to be buttoned only at the base. Hand-embroidered broderie anglaise on standing-frill collar and cuffs. Yoked front and back, with generous gathers in the body in the back and beneath the simple bosom front setting a high waistline. Placket in bosom closes near top with 2 China buttons.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shirt

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1850