Pocket

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Front

Front

Name/Title

Pocket

Entry/Object ID

2023.5.11

Description

Linen pocket with ties and embroidered initials at top.

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

2023.5

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Pocket

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Likely Linen

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Embroidered

Location

Top of pocket

Transcription

"N D"

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

pockets (bags)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Pocket dimensions

Height

32.5 cm

Width

20.7 cm

Dimension Notes

Measurements do not include waist tie

Dimension Description

Waist tie

Length

110 cm

Location

Box

Box 21

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio