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
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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