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Pair of elastic-waist drawers of ivory silk crepe-de-chine. Machine-picoted in two rows near lower edge: upper row is used to attach a second layer of crepe on the outside as a flat ruffle. Lower edge of drawers and ruffle are cut in deep zig-zags, with inner layer extending lower than outer. Narrow gusset is attached by hand at center front and center back.

2026.16.004.2

Used by Irene Drury Griffin, supposedly as part of her trousseau.

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Undergarment

Drawers

Female

Crepe de chine

Silk

Ivory

1920 - 1925

20th Century

Cloth Label

Center back of waist

"Nanette / UNDEES / 21"

18-1/2 in

47.5 in around hips

Griffin, Irene Drury

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