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
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.
Object number1994.59.67
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