Pair of pockets
Name/Title
Pair of pocketsEntry/Object ID
2026.1.3Description
A pair of identical tie-on pockets, connected by a strip of cloth.Context
Tie-on pockets were used by women of all social classes between the late 17th and late 19th centuries. These pockets, worn both under and over garments, were one of few places where women could store their personal effects privately and maintain autonomy over their belongings.Category
Bags, Accessories