Camisole and Underpants Set
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Crowley family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1940-1960
MediumCamisole: Machine-stitched knit rayon.
Underpants: Machine-stitched nylon and elastic.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width of camisole): 32 x 14 1/2in. (81.3 x 36.8cm)
Component (length of underpants): 17 1/2in. (44.5cm)
Component (width at top of underpants): 12in. (30.5cm)
Component (width at bottom of underpants): 18 1/2in. (47cm)
Component (length of underpants): 17 1/2in. (44.5cm)
Component (width at top of underpants): 12in. (30.5cm)
Component (width at bottom of underpants): 18 1/2in. (47cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Stephen André
DescriptionCamisole (.a): Woman's camisole of salmon-colored knit rayon. The body is tubular, with a drawstring around the top and semi-circular linings stitched under the arms. The shoulder straps are 8 3/4-inches long and are made of self-fabric. There are no side seams. The hem is serged and is 5/8-inch deep.
Underpants (.b): Woman's underpants of salmon-colored knit nylon. The waist is elasticized. The very short legs are slightly gathered into a 1 1/8-inch-wide band of self-fabric, with the bottom edge zig-zag stitched to form tiny scallops. The crotch seam is inserted with a gusset.
Underpants (.b): Woman's underpants of salmon-colored knit nylon. The waist is elasticized. The very short legs are slightly gathered into a 1 1/8-inch-wide band of self-fabric, with the bottom edge zig-zag stitched to form tiny scallops. The crotch seam is inserted with a gusset.
Object number1996.9.45a,b
MarkingsUnderpants: Printed label stitched in back seam: "38 [horizontal line] 27".Subject Terms
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