1900s Victorians Mens Shield Front Dress Shirt Crisp Off White Striped Cotton 46" Chest

FEATURES: Mens Victorian antique dress Shirt, estimated circa 1900s. Features a rounded shield/bib front, with the breastplate and cuffs sewn from white pique fabric. Unique sheer pinstripe pattern within the fabric. Single button located at the midpoint in back. Victorian style buttonholes located in back of collar and two on shield front. Crisp cotton fiber fabric that has been freshly hand washed, flat dried, and pressed. (Note: antique button, collar, and bow tie shown here as display only, not included)
Nice Wearable condition! Great for photography, social media, or a wonderful addition for any collector! Labeled (stamped) on the lower portion of the shirt flap, refer to photo for details. Labeled "Arrow-Made USA Sanfordized Reg US Pat Off"

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS:
Antique Label reads: 16.2/34
CHEST 46"
Measured Side seam to side seam at the under arms.
WAIST 46"
LENGTH 31” (High point of shoulder to hemline in front, 32" in back).
LONG SLEEVES 24"
Measured from shoulder seam to cuff.
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER seam 17"
The measurements here are recorded with the item laying flat, then doubled to provide a full “around the body” measurement. They are taken un-stretched, given in inches.

CONDITION: preowned Antique condition. freshly laundered, flat dried and pressed. *very wearable

NOTABLE ISSUES: Some faint yellowing around top of collar. I found three faint spots, (refer to the last photo for details) they are located: on the back of the collar, on the back of the right shoulder blade, and the left chest area (soaking could possibly remove? as I did not soak, only hand laundered) *refer to last photo for up close details of notables. Edwardian buttons not included.
*Cannot guarantee long term durability if choosing to wear due to the age of the fabric and thread. Please handle with care. Sold As-Is.

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