Woman's Drawers
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Emma Gratia Hollister
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1865-1870
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, mother of pearl button, bobbin lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width at waist): 31 3/4 x 24 1/2in. (80.6 x 62.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Helen E. Royce
DescriptionWoman's white cotton split drawers, gathered into a 1 1/2-inch-wide waistband. The drawers fasten at center back with a single mother of pearl button. The legs are decorated with an insertion of gathered fabric (lighter in weight than the drawers) over a narrow band of whitework embroidery. A ruffle finished with bobbin lace edges the leg openings.
Object number1959.32.60
Inscribed"Emma G. Hollister" handwritten in ink on the inside of the waistband.Subject Terms
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