Woman's Drawers
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Hofer family
Dateabout 1920-1940
MediumHand-stitched silk with machine-made lace and metal hooks and eyes
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 29 1/4in. (74.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Eleanor Hofer Kettendorf
DescriptionWomen's drawers of ecru silk crepe. The drawers are stitched smoothly into the waistband, with only a little easing. The drawers open on the left side with an 11 1/8 inch placket faced with silk ribbon, one inch wide. The leg openings are edged with machine-made lace with a design of open ovals, end-to-end, creating a chain pattern.
Object number1994.59.51
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