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Object Name |
Combination |
Catalog Number |
2018.004.01 |
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. Label: "Size 26...../The Leona/THREE PIECE SUIT/PATENTED FEB 7, 1905/ LA CROSSE, WIS." |
Other Name |
Leona |
Year Range from |
1905 |
Year Range to |
1915 |
Made By |
Leona Linker |
Material |
Shell, Cotton |
Place of Origin |
La Crosse, Wisconsin |
People |
Linker, Leona |
Subjects |
Businesses Clothing & Accessories |
Search Terms |
Undergarment Made in La Crosse Leona Garment Company |