Man's Knickers
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Christopher Battalino
American, 1908 - 1977
Date1930s
MediumWool, cotton, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length): 35in. (88.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marie Peichert
DescriptionCream colored knickers with gold and black specks throughout. Button fly, pockets at waist and back, and buckles at knees. Waistband and knee facing and pocket linings of cotton. Written in ink on front right pocket lining " 8 4231 / 5/18" Woven tag at center back reads: "GUARANTEED ALL WOOL / FABRICS / OF / MERIT / CLARKE & DANA [illegible] / NEW YORK"
Pair of cream colored knickers with gold and black specks throughout, buckles at knee, button fly, pockets.]
Pair of cream colored knickers with gold and black specks throughout, buckles at knee, button fly, pockets.]
Object number1997.104.7
MarkingsWoven tag at center back reads: "GUARANTEED ALL WOOL / FABRICS / OF / MERIT / CLARKE & DANA [illegible] / NEW YORK"InscribedWritten in ink on front right pocket lining " 8 4231 / 5/18"NotesOn View
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