Pockets, 1790-1810
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Until the early 19th century, pockets weren't sewn into women's gowns. Pockets were separate, tied around a lady's waist where they would hang between her skirt and her petticoat. The wearer put her hand through a slit in her skirt's side seam to reach into her pocket. Pockets weren't meant to be seen -- yet they were often embellished with textiles or embroidery.
Until the early 19th century, pockets weren't sewn into women's gowns. Pockets were separate, tied around a lady's waist where they would hang between her skirt and her petticoat. The wearer put her hand through a slit in her skirt's side seam to reach into her pocket. Pockets weren't meant to be seen -- yet they were often embellished with textiles or embroidery.
Artifact
Pocket (Costume accessory)
Date Made
1790-1810
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.596.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Linen (Material)
Cotton (Textile)
Technique
Hand sewing
Dimensions
Width: 12 in
Length: 16.5 in
Inscriptions
JhM cross stitched on back of pockets
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