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Drawers
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely machine-stitched drawers made of sturdy muslin. Tapes for tying for adjustments that open at each side. Leg hems are finished with a deep band of hand-knit lace. Speculated to have never been worn.
G2003.069
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Undergarment
Historic Costume
Drawers
Female
Muslin
White
1850 - 1875
Makers Mark
On the right of the backside.
Lonsdale Finished Soft for the Needle
English
Stamped
American