Undershirt
DateNineteenth century
OriginEngland
MediumWhite tabby cotton, trimmed with linen-covered buttons and white cotton feather stitching; linen bobbin lace. Sewn with cotton.
DimensionsOL: 12" OW: 15 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert Simms.
Object number1972-331
DescriptionChild's white tabby cotton under shirt, made with rounded, fold-down flaps at the neck, each having a pair of tapes attached for tying over the shoulders. The short sleeves are gathered in at the top and trimmed with a buttoned flap edged with white feather stitches. (Button metal covered with tabby linen.) Small gusset under each sleeve. Linen bobbin lace edges the sleeves. Body has rounded tails with small gussets at sides; small hand hemmed edges.ProvenanceGiven to Mrs. Robert Simms, donor, by her mother.
