Drawers
Name/Title
DrawersEntry/Object ID
G92.083Description
Entirely hand-stitched women's drawers made of plain-weave cotton. Narrow waistband with a single bone button. Front fastening that opens at the waist. The last 8” is made of fine linen edged with hand-knit cotton lace. Ankle length. About 10 x 14 stout cotton rectangular patch over small straight rip on the right knee. Several neat mends to small rips with self-fabric.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
1860Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American