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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