Girl's Drawers
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1875-1900
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with handmade linen bobbin lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom): 12 x 23 1/2in. (30.5 x 59.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marcella Putnam
DescriptionGirl's drawers of white cotton, with very short, widely splayed legs gathered into ruffled cuffs, edged with narrow bobbin lace. The hem of the ruffle is headed with drawn threadwork. The drawers are gathered into the waistband, which has six buttonholes for fastening to the shirt. The sides are open for 5 1/4 inches from the waist down, with a gusset set into the bottom of the opening.
Object number1959.106.15
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