Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Drawers |
Object ID # |
1975.28.6 |
Other Name |
French Drawers |
Title |
Eliza Clemmer Rittenhouse drawers, ca. 1890 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Year Range from |
1880 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Material |
Cotton |
Dimensions |
L-25.25 inches |
Description |
Pair of ladies machine made drawers comprised of bleached white cotton. The drawers have an open inseam and at each of the leg cuffs there is a 1.00" wide cotton crochet floral trim applied. The inset waistband has a single pearl button with a loop closure at the back. |
Provenance |
Probably worn by Elizabeth "Eliza" D. Clemmer Rittenhouse (1840-1921), wife of Jacob K. Rittenhouse (1838-1913); residents of Towamencin Township, Montgomery County. |
Source |
Gift of Hanna Rittenhouse Clemens |
People |
Rittenhouse, Elizabeth "Eliza" D. Clemmer, 1840-1921 |
Collection |
Clothing-Women's |