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2022.40.6
Title
Weltus Striped Tunic Shirt
Date(s)
- undated [1930-1960] (Creation)
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Scope and content
Round necked, cotton shirt in a light and dark brown, pencil line stripe on a white background. The shirt has a half placket or 'tunic' front with three buttons. It has a neckband collar to which a detachable collar could be fitted via worked stud holes on neck band [two at front and one stud hole in pocket at back of neck]. Each sleeve has a French cuff with four worked link holes enabling cufflinks to be worn when the sleeve is doubled back. Shirt is long in length so that is stays tucked in securely. The hemline of the shirt is rounded and is longer at the back than the front, with splits at each side seam.
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Label: Weltus / Regd / Sanforized Rego / Shrunk Fabric / [Printed on Collar] W690 / Size 15
Measurements: 55cm [Chest]; 93cm [Length]; 53cm [Sleeve Length]
Materials: Cotton
Details: Turn back cuffs; Rounded collar
Physical Condition: Generally good condition.
Measurements: 55cm [Chest]; 93cm [Length]; 53cm [Sleeve Length]
Materials: Cotton
Details: Turn back cuffs; Rounded collar
Physical Condition: Generally good condition.
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Note
The Sanforized process was patented in the 1930s by Sanford Cluett. The process involves stretching the fabric widthwise and then using steam and heat to set the shape of the fabric. This prevents shrinkage when then garment is washed.
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Shirts in this style were popular with men in the UK from the Victorian period until the 1960s when fitted styles became more fashionable.