Nightshirt, ca. 1895

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Tontitown Historical Museum

Name/Title

Nightshirt, ca. 1895

Entry/Object ID

1986-11-1

Description

Handwoven men's shirt

Use

Worn to work or sleep in

Context

Hand made in Italy and brought to America by Gabriele Frizzo and Catterina Fiori Frizzo in 1895

Collection

OBJECTS, Personal Effects, Dee Frizzo Collection

Category

nightshirt, shirt
Dressingwear & Nightwear, Clothing, 03: Personal Objects, Main Garments

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shirt

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Color

Cream White

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Initials

Location

Front left collar

Transcription

B.A.

Material/Technique

Hand Stitched

Notes

Stitched in red thread

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Shoulder seam to hem and shoulder seam to cuff

Width

22 in

Length

38 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Catterina Fiori Frizzo

Person or Organization

Gabriele Frizzo (1879-1967)

Related Events

Event

2024 Polenta Smear (22nd Annual)

Update Date

April 8, 2026