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1994.59.66
Combination
1994.59.66

Combination

Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by Matilda Louise Birnstill American, 1872 - 1945
Clothing MakerMade by Wittywear
Dateabout 1900-1940
MediumMachine-stitched cotton knit
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 36 1/2 x 16in. (92.7 x 40.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Hofer Kettendorf
DescriptionWoman's combination undergarment of white cotton knit. The neckline is scooped low and is controlled by a drawstring. It is sleeveless. The underarms have a U-shaped lining. The crotch is inset with two roughly triangular panels that are stitched to the legs, but not to each other, so that the crotch is open. The legs are straight and 6 1/2 inches wide. All seams are serged, as are the edge finishes of the legs.
Object number1994.59.66
MarkingsPrinted cotton label stitched at center back neckline: "W/ Wittywear/ GUARANTEED/ RN 18950"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    1994.59.67
    Matilda Louise Birnstill
    about 1930-1950
    1994.59.68
    Matilda Louise Birnstill
    about 1930-1940
    1961.64.105
    Unknown
    about 1905-1915
    1996.6.45a
    Crowley family
    about 1940-1960
    Child's Combination
    Unknown
    about 1880-1900
    Woman's Shoes
    Matilda Louise Birnstill
    1925-1930
    1994.59.84
    Matilda Louise Birnstill
    about 1930
    Front of chemise
    Marie L. Brown
    1868-1874
    Woman's Drawers
    Taylor Bramley Co.
    about 1890-1920
    Blanche Parmelee
    about 1900