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Object Name |
Combination |
Catalog Number |
2018.015.02 |
Description |
Women's undergarment made in La Crosse, WI. called "The Leona," after its inventor Leona Crichter of New York, this is a "three-in-one" which consolidates camisole, drawers and slip into one undergarment. This Leona is made of a cotton batiste, the skirt has an untrimmed self-fabric ruffle. Entredeux ribbon beading with drawstring at waist. There is a 1 shell button closure at the waist. The bodice is open in front as is the skirt with overlapping open drawers seamed to be part of the skirt. Narrow ribbon beading with drawstring at neckline. The Leona was dyed purple Label: "Size 26...../The Leona/THREE PIECE SUIT/PATENTED FEB 7, 1905/ LA CROSSE, WIS." |
Other Name |
Leona |
Year Range from |
1970 |
Year Range to |
1979 |
Provenance |
This Leona was re-purposed in the 1970s in Hawaii by Christine Satory. Christine tie-dyed the Leonas various colors and sold them as swimsuit cover-ups. |
Used By |
Christine Satory |
Made By |
Leona Linker |
Material |
Shell, Cotton |
Place of Origin |
La Crosse, Wisconsin |
People |
Linker, Leona Satory, Christine |
Subjects |
Businesses Clothing & Accessories |
Search Terms |
Leona Garment Company |