Boy's Drawers

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Allan Kellogg Smith American, born 1888

Clothing MakerPossibly made by Amelia Kellogg American, born 1856

Date1888-1890

MediumMachine-stitched white cotton

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 13 x 22in. (33 x 55.9cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Allan K. Smith

DescriptionChild's drawers or diaper cover of plain white cotton. The legs are short and widely splayed. The leg openings are decorated with five narrow tucks above the one-inch hem. The drawers are gathered into the waistband, which fastens over a placket opening on each side of the legs. There are six buttonholes on the waistband, but no buttons. It would have buttoned to the bottom of the child's shirt.

Object number1984.18.11

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