Combination

Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by Matilda Louise Birnstill (American, 1872 - 1945)

Clothing MakerMade by The William Carter Company (American)

Dateabout 1930-1950

MediumMachine-stitched cotton/wool/rayon blend knit fabric, synthetic fiber, and plastic buttons

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (lenght x width with sleeves outstretched): 46 x 36 1/4in. (116.8 x 92.1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Jane Hofer Kettendorf

Object number1994.59.67

DescriptionWoman's combination undergarment, made of cream-colored knit fabric. The neckline is scooped, and opens for 12 1/4 inches down the center front and fastens with four white plastic buttons imitating mother of pearl. The neckline is controlled with a drawstring. The legs are about knee length. The crotch is inset with two narrow panels which overlap each other, but are not stitched together, so that the crotch is open. All seams and the sleeve and leg openings are serged.

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