Bode Pearly Tee Grey
by Bode
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100% cotton
Hand-appliquéd and sewn chest detail
Antique pearl buttons selected by hand for quality & provenance
Made from reproduction of antique textiles selected by hand by Emily Adams Bode
Handmade in New York
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Period - 1890s to present day
Location - London, England
Notes - The pearl buttons were sourced from a 120+ year old factory that closed in the USA. The pearl button industry hit its peak from 1890-1920, and this one small town in Iowa supplied 1/3 of the world's buttons. Each pearl button was originally cut, sanded, and polished by hand
Original use - A group of traders started adorning their clothes with buttons in the 19th century. This group was and is largely a charity organization dedicated to helping those in need who have fallen on hard times
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Connor is 6'2", 180lbs and wears size large