Woman's Drawers
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Julia P. Rogers
born 1837
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateprobably 1857-1858
MediumHand-stitched cotton with a glass button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width at waist): 40 1/2 x 24in. (102.9 x 61cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jeremiah H. Bartholomew, Jr.
DescriptionWoman's white cotton split drawers. The drawers are cut of one length of fabric, folded in half, with the two ends sewn together to form tubes for the legs. The result is that the center back is extremely full and covers the seat like a flap. The waist is cut in a semicircle opposite the center back; the waist edge is finished with a one-inch-wide waistband, which buttons at center front. The legs are edged with scalloped eyelet embroidery below two tucks.
Object number1966.64.18
InscribedHand-written in ink on the waistband in script letters: "Julia A.[?] Rogers".Marked in ink directly on the waistband: "59.143".
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