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Child's shirt
Worn by: Elizabeth Hawley McLanahan (American, born in 1897)
American
about 1898
Place of Use: Philadelphia, Pensylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Wool knit; mother of pearl; wool (?) embroidery
Dimensions
Center back: 27.9 cm (11 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol B. Stevens and Brooks Stamm
Accession Number2009.2293
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionUndyed wool child's shirt with six mother of pearl buttons down the center front. Drawstring collar and placket trimmed with wool embroidery.
ProvenanceCollection of Ella Spendly McLanahan, PA; 1942, by inheritance to her grandson, Mr. John King McLanahan Stevens, PA; by descent to Stevens' wife, Carol B. Stevens, Hollidaysburg, PA, and Brooks Stevens Stamm, Kenneshaw, GA; gift of Stevens and Stamm to the MFA (Accession date: March 25, 2009)