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Man's shirt
American
about 1900
Place of Use: Philadelphia, Pensylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave with float patterning; metal; mother of pearl
Dimensions
Center back: 95.9 cm (37 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol B. Stevens and Brooks Stamm
Accession Number2009.2283
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCollarless brown and white striped shirt with diamond patterning. Four mother of pearl buttons down the center front, top buttonhole contains a metal shirt stud. Starched bib is lined with white cotton plain weave. Long sleeves with starched cuffs, cuffs have two button holes (for cuff links). Three interior markings: collar is stamped "M-2" in black, center back white woven label with blue lettering "Kaskel & Kaskel/shirt makers/5th Ave. and 32nd St. NY" and red embroidery on facing "J.K.Mc.L. Jr."
ProvenanceCollection of Ella Spendly McLanahan, PA; 1942, by inheritance to her grandson, Mr. John King McLanahan Stevens, PA; by descent to Stevens' wife, Carol B. Stevens, Hollidaysburg, PA, and Brooks Stevens Stamm, Kenneshaw, GA; gift of Stevens and Stamm to the MFA (Accession date: March 25, 2009)