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Gift of Percy H. Goodsell, Jr., 1961.64.106  © 2002 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Woman's Drawers
Gift of Percy H. Goodsell, Jr., 1961.64.106 © 2002 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Woman's Drawers

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1910-1915
MediumMachine-stitched cotton with hand embroidery
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length): 26 3/4in. (67.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Percy H. Goodsell, Jr.
DescriptionWoman's white cotton split drawers. The front of the drawers is smooth; the back is gathered on a drawstring. The legs are decorated with a four-inch-wide scalloped flounce of self-fabric embroidered in white cotton with simple floral sprays. The seam above the flounce has a narrow insertion simulating faggoting. More flowers are embroidered above the flounce.
Object number1961.64.106
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2002.47.2c
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