Pocket

Name/Title

Pocket

Entry/Object ID

2025.10.19

Description

A patterned tie-on pocket with braided ties.

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

Acquisition

Accession

2025.10

Made/Created

Notes

Likely American or English.

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

pockets (bags)

Dimensions

Height

31 cm

Width

24 cm

Dimension Notes

Width measured from widest point at bottom, width at top is 14.5 cm

Material

Cotton

Location

Box

Box 21

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio