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Object Name |
Combination |
Catalog Number |
1987.051.13 |
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 window pane check cotton batiste. The skirt has a self-fabric ruffle trimmed with valenciennes lace. Eyelet entredeux and drawstring at waist. There is a 2 shell button closure at the waist and one button closure at the neck. The bodice is open in front, as is the skirt with overlapping open drawers seamed to be part of the skirt. 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 |
Provenance |
Possibly belonged to Helen Hale, donor's mother. Most of the items from her donations were from their family. |
Made By |
Leona Foerster |
Material |
Cotton, Shell |
Place of Origin |
La Crosse, Wisconsin |
People |
Linker, Leona |
Subjects |
Businesses Clothing & Accessories |
Search Terms |
Undergarment Made in La Crosse Leona Garment Company |