Pocket

Name/Title

Pocket

Entry/Object ID

2025.10.18

Description

French blue pocket with vertical white stripes.

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

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

pockets (bags)

Dimensions

Height

35 cm

Width

22 cm

Material

Cotton

Color

Blue, White

Location

Box

Box 21

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio