Description:
Tan cotton pocket with shoulder straps and waist band, to be worn under garments. Before the late 19th century, pockets were not built into women's clothing in any standard way. Sometimes initialed, a woman’s pocket or workbag showcased her fine skill with a needle even though it was usually out of sight. Pockets were worn over the shift (the basic linen undergarment) and under the petticoat, tied around the waist and accessible through specially positioned slits in the petticoat. Pockets could contain such items as small personal items, sewing work-in-progress, scissors, pin-cushion, and small publications.
Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Cotton Link to share this object record:
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