Woman's Drawers
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900-1910
MediumMachine-stitched cotton with bone buttons and machine-made lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (lenght x width at waist): 23 1/2 x 25 1/4in. (59.7 x 64.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
DescriptionWoman's white cotton drawers. The legs consist mostly of a 9 1/2 inch long ruffle made up of a gathered row of self-fabric, a row of machine-made lace insertion, a row of self-fabric with two narrow tucks, and an edging of lace. The legs are flat in front and extend to the waist, where they are fitted by darts; there is no waistband in front. The drawers are gathered in the back and stitched down to a narrow band of lining; again there is no waistband. Both sides are open for about seven inches. They fasten with a single bone button over each hip.
Object number1959.18.37
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