Woman's Drawers
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Julia P. Rogers
born 1837
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1858
MediumHand-stitched cotton with ceramic button and machine-made cotton bobbin-type lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width at waist): 37 1/4 x 28 1/4in. (94.6 x 71.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jeremiah H. Bartholomew, Jr.
DescriptionWoman's white cotton split drawers with legs joined only at the center back by the waistband. The legs are lightly gathered into the waistband, and hang straight. The bottom edges are trimmed with Valenciennes type lace. A triangular insert pieced into the top of the back of the legs provides a little more fullness over the derriere. The crotch edges are lined with a band of self-fabric. The drawers close at the center front with a single white ceramic button on the waistband.
Object number1966.64.19
Inscribed"59.143" written in ink directly on the waistband.Subject Terms
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