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Woman's shirtwaist

American
third quarter of 19th century
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Silk plain weave (cambric) with cotton embroidery
Dimensions Center back: 45.7 cm (18 in.)
Credit Line Gift in memory of Mrs. Horatio Appleton Lamb
Accession Number52.1184
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWhite cambric shirtwaist with embroidered collar and cuffs; self-covered buttons down front; vertical bands of narrow tucks end at waistband and lower portion puffs out; thin self-piping at shoulder seams