Historical information

These cotton drawers are typical of the ones worn during the 19th century by women. Its original owner is unknown, but it was purchased in the late 1990s by the donor who later moved to Emerald but, at the time, had a 2nd hand decoration shop in Camberwell when she purchased this as part of a group of garments which included bloomers, lace collars and cuffs, camisoles etc. - all of which have been donated to the Museum. The donor was informed at the time of purchase that the garments were over 100 years old.

Significance

These cotton drawers are typical of the ones worn by women during the 19th century. Their simple and open design were made for convenience when paired with the corsets and layers of chemises and other covers that were popular at the time.

Physical description

Cotton drawers with lace-trimmed (red ribbon inserted) at end of legs.
The waist band had three buttonholes on the front and two buttonholes on the back. The back end front waist bands are separated.