Woman's Drawers

Original OwnerProbably originally owned by Julia P. Rogers (born 1837)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1858

MediumHand-stitched cotton with ceramic button and machine-made cotton bobbin-type lace

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width at waist): 37 1/4 x 28 1/4in. (94.6 x 71.8cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Jeremiah H. Bartholomew, Jr.

Object number1966.64.19

DescriptionWoman's white cotton split drawers with legs joined only at the center back by the waistband. The legs are lightly gathered into the waistband, and hang straight. The bottom edges are trimmed with Valenciennes type lace. A triangular insert pieced into the top of the back of the legs provides a little more fullness over the derriere. The crotch edges are lined with a band of self-fabric. The drawers close at the center front with a single white ceramic button on the waistband.

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