Shirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shirt

Entry/Object ID

G2004.123

Description

Entirely hand-stitched infant shirt made of fine linen. Wide, and sleeveless. Underarm gusset and flap in the shoulder, and front and back neckline. Joined at the shoulder with the insertion of elaborate needle run lace, fagotting, and minute eyelet embroidery. The latter continues around the edges except the back. Neck and arm opening finished with lace.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Infant
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shirt

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Linen

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1875