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Man's shirt
American
late 18th to early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave linen, wire buttons wrapped in embroidered fabric
Dimensions
Overall: 105 x 181.6 cm (41 5/16 x 71 1/2 in.)
Other (selvage to selvage): 74.6 cm (29 3/8 in.)
Other (selvage to selvage): 74.6 cm (29 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.86
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionShirt with buttoning fold-down collar and lawn ruffle around front opening, re-inforced shoulders, sleeves gathered around arm holes, single shell button on each cuff (would have been folded back when worn), gussets under arms and at side slits, front and back use full width of fabric each
ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899