Shirt
1846 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Men's shirts subtly changed in shape throughout the 1800s. This is typical of 1840s fashions with its high collar, gathered frills and pleated sleeves. The amount of exposed shirt front depended on the style of the waistcoat which was sometimes cut very low. Occasionally the front was entirely covered by a colourful cravat.
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Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Linen |
| Brief description | Man's shirt, linen with frilled front, Britain, 1846 |
| Physical description | Man's white linen shirt with frilled front gathered to a high square standing collar fastening with one mother of pearl button in front, and one button at each cuff |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Handwritten in ink with 'J. Waugh No 7 1846' on lower left side of front panel. |
| Credit line | Given bv Miss F. G. Waugh |
| Summary | Men's shirts subtly changed in shape throughout the 1800s. This is typical of 1840s fashions with its high collar, gathered frills and pleated sleeves. The amount of exposed shirt front depended on the style of the waistcoat which was sometimes cut very low. Occasionally the front was entirely covered by a colourful cravat. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.104-1934 |
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| Record created | March 11, 2005 |
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