Description: MEN'S WHITE DRESS SHIRT, BIB FRONT AND COLLARLESS, 1900s, LOT OF 4 These antique Victorian era vintage mens bib front collarless white dress shirt dates from 1900 and consists of a lot of 4 shirts. It is made of a white cotton fabric. This dapper gentlemans dress shirt has a button down bib front, collarless white banded neck, long full sleeves with French cuffs, no button closures , probably used small studs. Each one has a WIB monogram either embroidered or in pen ink mark. WIB stands for William Insco Buchanan, provenance in description of Buffalo, N.Y. Two shirt by skirt maker Kinne and Kinne Co., Buffalo, N.Y. USA, one shirt by shirt maker Cluett, Peabody and Co. The 4th shirt has no label. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS The shirt measures 35 inches long and a few more inches in back, with a 52 inch chest, 20 inch back, 14 1/2 inch neck and 26 inch long sleeve. CONDITION All four shirts are in good condition, I have not laundered these shirts and are in found condition straight of a attic box. Few stains (see close-ups) from decades of storage and non use. Still retain its stiffness on bib, collar and cuffs. PROVENANCE Clothing from the estate of William Insco Buchanan (September 10, 1853 to October 17, 1909) who was an American diplomat.On January 26, 1894, President Grover Cleveland (the former mayor of Buffalo and governor of New York appointed Buchanan United States Minister to Argentina. Buchanan was chosen by John G. Milburn, president of the exposition, as the exposition was planned with a Latin American theme and they wanted someone who knew the South American countries well Buchanan was Director General of the Pan-American Exposition, held in Buffalo, New York from May 1 through November 2, 1901, and is credited with the construction, operation, and dismantling of the exposition. His ancestors still resides in the same home in Buffalo, New York and all clothing were stored in the attic of this ancestral home. Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the numerous photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself. We are happy to answer any questions about this item. Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. International Buyers Please Note: ... Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Price: 500 USD
Location: Franklinville, New York
End Time: 2025-01-28T03:43:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Chest Size: 52 in
Occasion: Formal
Color: White
Decade: 1900s
MPN: Does Not Apply
Material: Cotton
Modified Item: No
Size Type: Big & Tall
Original/Reproduction: Original
Shoulder to Shoulder: 20 in
Look: Victorian
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Shoulder to Hem: 35 in
