Collections record Beta

Drawers or Pantalettes

1971-01-13 a,b,c

A: White cotton drawers; splits; button close at back; very simple long straight leg; embroidery and three pleats at he,; minimul fullness at back; "Rosetta M. Farnham" in ink at back center B: White cotton drawers; splits; button in back; flat front; gathered and full at back; sides have complicated construction with small pieces inset to give fullnes with out gathering near the front and creating pronounced hips at the waist; bottom of legs has simple lace trim C: White cotton drawers; splits; long legs with button closing at bottom; edged with cutwork ruffle; waist gathered mostly at back; some at sides; none in front; button on back; "Rosetta M. Farnham" in ink, front center

• Farnham, Rosetta Marinda, 1840-1916

ca. 1850s

• cotton