Antique men's tuxedo shirt from the turn of the century! This 1900s era formal shirt is a Prince Albert model with a penguin style rounded front "bib", sewn flat to the shirt with a smooth line of top stitching. Its flat banded neckline is meant to be worn with a detachable collar, and the closure requires a stud set and cufflinks. The cuffs' buttonholes are beautifully hand-sewn. This handsome evening shirt is authentic from late Victorian / Edwardian era.
Men's Size
Medium
Measurements
Chest 44, Waist up to 42; Neck 15.5, Shoulder to Shoulder 17.5, Sleeve Length 26, Neck to Hem 35 Inches
Era
1900s
Label
" EARL & WILSON'S / E & W / TRADE MARK " and " 15 2. " at back neck; the outer front shirt tail is stamped with " EARL & WILSON'S / TRADEMARK E & W REGISTERED / PRINCE ALBERT No. 5 / 15 2 35 / T 1952 "
Materials
Pure white cotton blend shirting, finely woven and matte
Closure
Center front buttonholes on both sides of the placket, shirt requires studs and cufflinks to close front and wrists
Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Just lightly worn, freshly washed and restored to a clean white hue, the lower front waist has obvious repaired holes that are neatly finished and backed in white shirting, would be tucked in when worn and is located below the waistline; a tiny single repaired hole to back waist also located below waistline; two tiny holes next to side seam just above hem; a barely perceptible beige dapple at right torso and right elbow, not noticeable
Washing Instructions
Cold hand wash, shape and dry until damp, press on medium-high setting
Please note: All measurements chest - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the chest - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
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