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Shirt (part one of a five-piece sailor suit)
English
about 1915
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave, cotton twill tape trim, embroidered patch
Dimensions
Center back (shirt): 46.4 cm (18 1/4 in.)
Length (pants): 78.7 cm (31 in.)
Length (pants - waist): 61 cm (24 in.)
Length (pants): 78.7 cm (31 in.)
Length (pants - waist): 61 cm (24 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2014.1063.1-5
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPullover of natural-colored muslin with half inch wide blue edging at bottom and sleeves. French seams. Beige ribbon tie 19 cm at neckline. On left sleeve near shoulder, woven badge with navy motif with crossed swords and three stripes.
Natural linen sailor pants with ribbon tie waist at back.Button flap front closure. 9 gold buttons, one replacement white button. Flared pant legs frayed and slightly dirtied.
White cotton satteen round sailor's hat with black ribbon 3 cm wide encircling with brocaded with the initials H.M.S.
Deep navy blue sailor collar lined with navy and white striped fabric. Long ribbon ties and self loops to attach around waist. Three white narrow stripes around collar edge.
Dickie of natural coarse linen fabric with discoloration (spots). Navy blue cotton braid at neck edge with white stitching. Ties on back with self fabric loops on front to attach at waist. Two beige buttons at neck for closure.
Natural linen sailor pants with ribbon tie waist at back.Button flap front closure. 9 gold buttons, one replacement white button. Flared pant legs frayed and slightly dirtied.
White cotton satteen round sailor's hat with black ribbon 3 cm wide encircling with brocaded with the initials H.M.S.
Deep navy blue sailor collar lined with navy and white striped fabric. Long ribbon ties and self loops to attach around waist. Three white narrow stripes around collar edge.
Dickie of natural coarse linen fabric with discoloration (spots). Navy blue cotton braid at neck edge with white stitching. Ties on back with self fabric loops on front to attach at waist. Two beige buttons at neck for closure.
Marks
Label at neck: By appointment/ROWE/Gosport England
ProvenanceBefore 2014, acquired by Louise Pinson, Palm Beach Vintage, Palm Beach, FL; 2014, sold by Pinson to Frederic A. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2014, gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: June 25, 2014)