~*~ This wonderful work shirt is American and dates to circa 1930-1940's ~ STUNNING! ~ Wonderfully worn, heavy cotton and soft!!! Wonderfully rare and beautiful ~this shirt would have been part of a men's naval uniform and has the very recognizable flap collar! There is one dark blue stripe on one shoulder, and one pocket on the breast. Wonderful stamps on the interior lower hem could hint at this shirts origins!! This shirt is still sturdy despite wear, with plenty of life left to live! ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ( shirt 90 )
MEASUREMENTS : This lovely vintage men's shirt measures approximately :
25 inches long
19 inch sleeves from the underarm to the cuff
15 inch shoulders ( laid straight across the back)
16.5 inches across the chest, laid flat from one underarm to the other
CONDITION : This textile is in as found, not freshly laundered condition. This entire garment has tanned or warmed with age, this more beige color may brighten with washing. There is a tear on the point of the V-neck opening. There are some tiny speckled stains on the lower front of the shirt and on the pocket. There are some pale marks on each sleeve and some tiny marks on the backside. All of these marks may or may not wash fully. There is a 2 inch tear in one sleeve. There is a small hole below the tab under the collar flap below the back of the neck. The surface texture is worn and this garment has an aged look appropriate to it's era! Condition reflected in the price! ~*~
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6/26/19