Shirt (main garment)

Object number
41.6
Date
1830 – 1840
Description
While linen man's shirt. Plain collar and bosom; gathered in front. Pleats possibly ironed in? Marked with the monogram "T Pearce, 7" may have been made in China. Shirt features two embroidered buttons on the collar and three mother of pearl buttons on the placket. Hand embroidery on the placket depicts a simple heart with three flowers within the heart.
Materials
linen
Inscription
'T. PEARCE' ON TAIL
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Reginald Pearce
Object Type
shirts (main garments)
Related People & Organizations
Pearce, Thomas (subject)
Pearce, Emily Rogers, Mrs. (subject)