Combination

Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by Matilda Louise Birnstill American, 1872 - 1945

Clothing MakerMade by The William Carter Company American

Dateabout 1930-1940

MediumMachine-stitched knitted cotton fabric, with synthetic fiber tag

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 31 x 23in. (78.7 x 58.4cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Jane Hofer Kettendorf

DescriptionWoman's combination undergarment of white knit cotton. The neckline is scooped, and it is sleeveless. The legs are full, with an inverted V-shaped panel inserted at center front and back. The sides of the legs are slit for about 4 1/2 inches, with rounded edges. The underarms have a U-shaped lining. All seams and edges are serged. The combination was pulled on the body by stepping through the top--there is no other opening. A drawstring at the neckline controls its width.

Object number1994.59.68

MarkingsMachine-woven tag at center back neckline: "7/ Carter's"

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