OPEN SHIRT, infant's

CH1980.147

White. Made from one piece of material. Square neck. Flat shoulder seam. All top hems embroidered in coral stitch and finished with lace. Shoulders made to turn back over sleeve displaying coral stitch. Sleeve formed only by a band of lace together with a gusset. All hand sewn no fastenings. Reference: Cunnington & Buck, CHILDREN'S COSTUME IN ENGLAND 1300-1900, pages 152-3.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.147
Accession Date: 21 May 1980

Material

Cotton/Textile

cotton

Measurement

length635mmalong hem
height170mmshoulder to hem

 

 

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