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1985.12.56.a - linen shirt from child's suit

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Object Typeshirt Date Madeca. 1927

Item Details

Object Typeshirt Date Madeca. 1927

Accession Number 1985.12.56.a Title linen shirt from child's suit Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type shirt Date Made ca. 1927 Gender and Age boys Materials and Techniques flax; shell, mother-of-pearl; woven, plain Measurements overall: 31 cm Description

Tan, double-breasted child's jacket made of linen plain weave fabric. A large, faced shawl collar encircles the neckline. Short sleeves have turned-up, petal-shaped cuffs. Six round, mother-of-pearl buttons are at CF. One button is placed on either side and three buttons are sewn at the back to attach the short pants.

Credit Line Donated by Mrs. (Betty) Elizabeth Mullen

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"1985.12.56.a - linen shirt from child's suit, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-38038. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.