Description:
Man's fine white linen shirt. Marked on the lower proper right corner (above side split) "P.P." and the number "14." Initials on linens such as shirts, sheets, and pillowcases probably suggests ownership. The inclusion of numbers may refer to inventory or numbers owned. According to the donor, "P.P." stands for Peter Patterson, who was born in Whitby, England, in 176X. Patterson emigrated to Quebec in 1800, where he became a successful businessman dealing in lumber. This was one of at least one of 14 shirts he owned. Linen was an ideal choice for bed linens, towels, and textiles in close proximity to the body like shirts. It could be bleached, it was strong (stronger when wet), and breathed.
Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Embroidery; Linen Link to share this object record:
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