U is for undergarments

Undergarments

The Brick Store Museum has a remarkably good collection of textiles and clothing. These collections are valuable for illustrating trends in fashion and fabrics and are of great use to researchers.

On the clothesline, left to right:

• White cotton nightgown, c. 1910. Gift of Katharine M. Bassett, 1988. 88.55.15
• Plain white cotton closed drawers (knickers), c. 1895. 82.I.8
• Corset cover, c. 1840. Gift of Mrs. Honor Hallowell, 1960. 3666.2
• White cotton closed drawers (knickers), c. 1907. 82.I.7
• White cotton combination (teddy) with embroidery, c. 1850. Gift of Miss Elizabeth Perkins, 1969. 69.148
• Long white cotton petticoat, c. 1910. Museum purchase, 1988. 88.76
• White cotton drawers, c. 1885. Gift of Miss Lucille A. Knight, 1965. 65.411
• White cotton combination (teddy) with crochet work, late 19 th century. 82.I.5
• White cotton chemise trimmed with English embroidery, c. 1875. Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Nelson Hall, 1988. 88.75.31.2
• Long off-white cotton petticoat. Under ruffle trimmed with machine lace , c. 1895. Gift of Lucinda M. Lord, 1986. 86.44.1.3

On the drying rack, top to bottom:

• Corset, c. 1800. 11.16
• White cotton undershirt with hand crocheted yoke and pale beige ribbon at the neckline., c. 1880. Gift of Mrs. Roland Pare, 1968. 68.215
• White muslin petticoat, c. 1910. This once belonged to Mrs. Clarinda Hauscom of Sea Road in Kennebunk. Gift of Mrs. Honor Hallowell, 1960. 3660.