Shirt (Barong Tagalog) of off-white sheer organza with long sleeves with cuffs and small shirt collar

Title
Shirt (Barong Tagalog) of off-white sheer organza with long sleeves with cuffs and small shirt collar
LC Subject
main garments
Donor
Russell, Thurza M.
Description
Shirt (Barong Tagalog) of off-white sheer organza with long sleeves with cuffs and small shirt collar; front button placket features delicate floral embroidery; placket extends below waist.
Motif
Floral design
Work Type
shirts (main garments)
Location
Philippines
Date
1901/2000
Identifier
0000.022.020
Rights
In Copyright
License
Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Organza Floss
Technique
Embroidery Button placket
Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Primary Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Institution
Oregon State University
Note
Thurza M. Russell graduated in 1915 from OSU. She was from the Willamette Valley. She wore this shirt. This shirt style is also worn by Philippine men. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barong_Tagalog