Woman's Drawers
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Helen Woodward
American, 1868 - 1927
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1892
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with shell button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across the top): 26 1/2 x 13in. (67.3 x 33cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. E. F. Waterman
DescriptionWoman's white cotton drawers, gathered into a waistband which is straight across the back and dipped in front. The drawers open on each side and are fastened with a shell button on the waistband. The legs are splayed and are decorated with rows of tucks on either side of an insertion of whitework eyelet embroidery; they end with a flounce of scalloped whitework.
Object number1984.54.7
InscribedHand-written in ink on the left side of the back waistband: "Helen Woodward".Subject Terms
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