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Until the mid 20th century a man’s shirt was an item of underwear. However, those parts of it exposed when the wearer was fully dressed were often embellished. In this example, the collar and cuffs are embroidered in a pattern of stylised columbine and leaves in cross stitch. The embroidery continues on the seams of the sleeves and shirt body, even though these would not be seen. Collars and cuffs decorated in a similar way can be seen in portraits of men by Hans Holbein between 1535 and 1555.

Details

  • Title: Shirt
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1535/1544
  • Location: England
  • Physical Dimensions: Length: 35.25 in centre back, Length: 89.8 cm centre back, Width: in 27.75, Width: 70.5 cm, Length: 22 in sleeve, Length: 60 cm sleeve
  • Medium: Linen, linen thread, silk thread; hand-woven, hand-embroidered, hand-sewn

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