Name/Title
PocketEntry/Object ID
2025.10.52Description
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.Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
PocketClothing Sex
FemaleLexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
pockets (bags), bags (generic containers)Dimensions
Height
40 cmWidth
31 cmDimension Notes
Width measured from widest point, width at top 19 cmLocation
Box
Box 21Cabinet
Object CabinetRoom
Studio