Pocket

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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BLUE: The TATTER Textile Library

Name/Title

Pocket

Entry/Object ID

2025.10.52

Description

Large blue and brown striped pocket.

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

Acquisition

Accession

2025.10

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Pocket

Clothing Sex

Female

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

pockets (bags), bags (generic containers)

Dimensions

Height

40 cm

Width

31 cm

Dimension Notes

Width measured from widest point, width at top 19 cm

Location

Box

Box 21

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio