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

MarkingsWoven labels at back of neck: "7 / Carter's / INNERWOOL" and "FW / COTTON 60% / WOOL 25% RAYON 15% / THE WILLIAM CARTER CO. / NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MASS." Two paper labels on the front. The first reads "Carter's / 'INNERWOOL' / The warmth of wool...the petal- / soft comfort of cotton and rayon / *60% cotton, 25% wool, 15% / rayon--not an itch in a stitch. / *No wool touches your skin--it's knit between two layers of/ soft cotton. / *Processed to minimize shrinkage. / THE WILLIAM CARTER COMPANY". The second paper label reads: "THIS GARMENT IS / Carter-Set (R) / SO WON'T SHRINK / OUT OF FIT / $5.95." The $5.95 is crossed out in red ink and "3.99" is written above it.

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