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Drawers

Object/Artifact

Heavy white cotton, entirely hand stitched boy’s drawers. Waistband, closed, with ‘wee hole.’ Buttonholes at each side opening on the waistband, and one in CB and CF. Short, with band of machine lace on hem.

G2008.118

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855 - 1860

User Age: Child Gender: Male

American

underwear

cotton

boy's clothing

hand stitched

Rhode Island

United States of America

North America

Everyday

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