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Object Name |
Combination |
Catalog Number |
1954.002.02 |
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 2 shell button closure at the waist and one button at the neck. The bodice is open in the front as is the skirt with overlapping open drawers seamed to part of the skirt. Narrow bobbin lace at neckline and arm hole. Drawstring at neck. Label: "Size 28 No...../The Leona/THREE PIECE SUIT/PATENTED FEB 7, 1905/ LA CROSSE, WIS." |
Other Name |
Leona |
Year Range from |
1905 |
Year Range to |
1920 |
Made By |
Leona Foerster |
Material |
Cotton, Shell |
Place of Origin |
La Crosse, WI |
People |
Linker, Leona |
Subjects |
Clothing & Accessories Businesses |
Search Terms |
Undergarment Made in La Crosse Leona Garment Company |