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Metadata
Object Name |
Combination |
Catalog Number |
2012.016.02 |
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 constructed of a white cotton batiste. The skirt has a ruffle of a gauzier cotton, trimmed with lace that appears handmade. The arms and neckline of the bodice are trimmed with the same lace, and there is a ribbon insert at the waist and neckline which serves as a drawstring. |
Other Name |
Leona |
Year Range from |
1905 |
Year Range to |
1920 |
Provenance |
Belonged to donor's great-aunt, Leona Foerster Linker. |
Owned By |
Leona Linker |
Found By |
Leona Linker |
Place of Origin |
La Crosse, Wisconsin |
People |
Linker, Leona |
Subjects |
Clothing & Accessories Businesses |
Search Terms |
Undergarment Made in La Crosse Leona Garment Company |