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Woman's Drawers
Woman's Drawers

Woman's Drawers

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1850-1860
MediumHand-stitched linen, with mother of pearl button and cotton ruffle
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across the top): 34 x 12in. (86.4 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Editha Jacobs
DescriptionWoman's white linen split drawers, gathered into a one-inch-wide waistband. The drawers fasten with a single mother of pearl button at the center back waistband. The legs are decorated with two tucks and an insertion made of tape folded to create an openwork design. The legs are edged with a whipped ruffle.
Object number1963.70.6
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    2002.47.2c
    Eugenia Wealthy Hathaway
    about 1880-1895
    Woman's Drawers
    Julia P. Rogers
    probably 1857-1858
    Woman's Drawers
    Avery family
    about 1850-1860
    Woman's Drawers
    Lucinda Hart
    about 1875-1885
    Woman's Drawers
    Emma Gratia Hollister
    about 1865-1870
    Front of chemise
    Mary Jerusha Bulkeley
    1865
    Front of chemise
    Julia P. Rogers
    about 1858
    Woman's Drawers
    Unknown
    about 1900-1910
    Woman's Drawers
    Unknown
    about 1900-1910
    Woman's Drawers
    Mrs. Alexander
    about 1870-1880