Drawers
Name/Title
DrawersEntry/Object ID
G2005.093Description
Man’s drawers made of thin leather or chamois, yellow-tan. Hand stitched, pieced.Two different bone 4-hole buttons stitched with heavy dark thread to CF waistband that is deeper in front, back slit with a pair of holes for lace. A simple slit in each side of the top of the waistband could slip over a brace button; two similar slits near CB. Front placket formed by turning edge to outside and stitching it down. Long legs taper to ankles, slit; narrow hem turned to outside. Remains of leather tape lace which appears to have tied across the calf to secure the leg opening, like the bands of breeches knees. High rise, very tall manCollection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1830 - 1840Notes
User Age: Adult Gender: MaleEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American