Drawers
Name/Title
DrawersEntry/Object ID
G90.279Description
Entirely hand-stitched women's drawers made of white cotton. Only one side opening. Long, tucks at the bottom. Machine-done lace insertion, hem finished with small Vandyke's formed made of folded plain weave tape. Waistband, buttonhole, and white China button. No marking. Later darts were removed from the waistband.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female, Undergarment
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DrawersClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
CottonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1840 - 1860Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American