Shirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shirt

Entry/Object ID

G96.103

Description

Entirely hand-stitched boy's undershirt made of Z-single linen. Sewing thread appears to be linen but there are some cotton fibers present. The body is made like an ordinary shirt with vents and underarm gussets but without reinforced areas. there is no collar, and the sleeves are quite narrow and about 3/4 length. No cuff. The ends of the sleeves are pieced. The top is scantily pleated into the body. Suitable for wearing under a skeleton suit with a chemisette.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shirt

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Linen

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1850