Shirt
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
linen
Dimensions
Length: 20 in. (50.8 cm) Width: 39 1/2 in. (100.3 cm)
Classification
Main dress-Childrenswear
Culture
Hungarian
Department
Costume Institute
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1921
Accession Number
21.124.4
Art Historical Context
Step into the world of 19th-century Hungarian childhood with this charming linen shirt from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Crafted by an unknown artist, this children's main dress piece measures 20 inches in length and an expansive 39½ inches in width, suggesting a loose, practical smock-like design ideal for active young wearers. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1921, it offers a tangible glimpse into everyday attire from Hungary's rich cultural heritage. Linen, the shirt's medium, was a staple fabric in 19th-century Europe for its breathability, durability, and ease ...