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Boy's Combination

Dateabout 1860-1890

MediumHand-stitched linen, with mother of pearl buttons

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom): 20 1/8 x 23 3/4in. (51.1 x 60.3cm)

Credit LineGift of Miss L. E. Reggio

DescriptionBoy's combination undergarment of plain, white cotton. The top is constructed as a 6 1/4-inch-wide band which encircles the body and buttons at center back with three mother of pearl buttons. The drawers are gathered into the front of the top section. They are open on each side for 7 1/2 inches and button at the waist. The drawers are gathered into a band across the back. The legs are widely splayed. In place of a fly, the center front of the drawers are cut with a 2 1/2 inch long hole, narrow hemmed and reinforced with buttonhole stitching at the top and bottom.

Object number1959.108.19

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