Undershirt, Male inmates

Historical information

Worn by patiens at Sunbury Asylum.

Physical description

Male undershirt in fawn flannel with red stripe. Short sleeves, round neck bound inside with cotton tape. Front opening has canvas srtip and closes with two black buttons. Combines hand and machine sewing. Back hem (tail) is longer than front.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped "Men . . . Sunbury" in red circle (originally would have read "Mental Hospital Sunbury" as on 0918). "Flannel Male" handwritten on front calico strip in black.

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