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Start Over Object class Undershirts Accession number Acc.2952
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12035, described as Religious undershirt; woman’s; upper part of white muslin, lower of white cotton net with machined white cotton applique trim around hem; traditionally worn by all Parsis after the initation ceremony as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. This specimen is made for a large woman.
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12036, described as Religious undershirt; man’s; white muslin with cap sleeves; broken glass button at neck; embroidered in white cotton, chain stitch, around neck, sleeves and hem; length 90 cm, width 117 cm. Native name and meaning: Sadra, religious shirt. Worn by all Parsis, traditionally, after the initiation ceremony as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. Worn at all times. This specimen is from the early twentieth century or before, conforming to the traditional standards for sadras.

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