Identifier:
127111
Description:
These drawers, also known as knickers after 1910, are made of cotton and have lace trim on the legs. There is a button closure at the front of the waist and the crotch is open. Earlier versions of women's drawers had an open crotch for hygiene purposes. It was possible that once a corset was put on, drawers were unable to be pulled down so the crotch was left unsewn.
Date:
circa 1850 – 1890
Materials:
Cotton, Lace
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Mrs. R. H. Gilbert
Related Entity:
Mrs. R. H. Gilbert (donor)
Related Objects:
Related Place:
Grand Rapids
