Woman's Drawers

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Helen Woodward (American, 1868 - 1927)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1892

MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with shell button

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across the top): 26 1/2 x 13in. (67.3 x 33cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. E. F. Waterman

Object number1984.54.7

DescriptionWoman's white cotton drawers, gathered into a waistband which is straight across the back and dipped in front. The drawers open on each side and are fastened with a shell button on the waistband. The legs are splayed and are decorated with rows of tucks on either side of an insertion of whitework eyelet embroidery; they end with a flounce of scalloped whitework.

Status

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