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ITEM #41U COTTON STOCKINGS WITH CLOCKS (19th c.) •: $165 : • Description: A pair of white cotton stockings with silk clocks sewn onto each side of ankles. Stockings measure 24½" long. The foot is 9½" long. Stockings are seamed up the backs and bottom of foot is a separate attached piece. Condition: Some light staining from wear (would probably soak out). A mend on toe of each stocking. One stocking has a small ¼" hole in the heel, the other has two small ¼" holes with a mend between, on the heel. Both stockings have damage around the very top that is consistent with being attached to something to hold the stockings up, one stocking having a large hole & mend at the top.

ITEM #25U CHILD'S 2–PIECE UNDERWEAR SET (second half 19th c.) •: $75 : • Description: A hand–sewn pair of children's drawer with a separate under–bodice top. The top closes in back with four glass buttons, and has four large bone buttons (one on each side, one in front, and one in back), that button onto the waistband of the drawers. Drawers are 14 inches long from bottom of waistband. Legs of drawers are edged with one inch wide lace. Top measures ten and ½ inches from top of the strap to bottom edge. Condition: very good.

ITEM #26U CHILD'S STOCKINGS (late 19th c.) •: $25 : • Description: A small pair of children's stockings that may be of a wool-cotton mix, as they feel too rough to be of all cotton. A small triangle at the heel and a small circle at the toe are of light beige silk. Stockings measure 9 inches long from bottom of heel to top. Foot is 4 inches long. Condition: There are several small holes near one toe and each stocking has a horizontal mend across the very top in front. I have to wonder if this wasn't damage from attaching the stockings to another garment at that point, to help keep them up.

ITEM #27U LADY'S DRAWERS/PANTALETTES WITH RED EMBROIDERED INITIALS (c. 1850–60s) •: $160 : • Description: Made of heavy cotton broadcloth, these sturdy drawers are very well made. A 2" wide waistband expands to a soft point in front. The back of the waistband is gathered over long cotton cords that tie in back to close and adjust for size. In the back, just below the waistband are the initials E.G. in old English style and the numbers 11 embroidered in red thread. These drawers are very full in the seat. The bottom of each leg has five rows of tucks plus a 2¼" wide beautifully crocheted edging on the bottom. Measure 33½" long and legs are 9" across at bottom. Condition: excellent.

ITEM #28U HAND–STITCHED LADY'S DRAWERS (c. 1850–60s) •: $110 : • Description: A very nice pair of all hand–stitched heavy cotton drawers with open crotch. 3 rows of tucks and 1" of knitted or crocheted trim around leg bottoms. They measure 27" inches long from bottom of waistband and are very full in seat. Waist is 24½". The 2½" waistband is pointed in the front. Condition: One tiny hole at back of waistband where it was pinned closed. (There is no evidence of any buttons or ties ever being attached.) Otherwise in excellent condition.

ITEM #31U CHILD'S PETTICOAT (c. 1850–60s) •: $70 : • Description: An adorable hand–sewn and very full child's petticoat that is evenly gathered around the waistband. The waistband has five buttonholes around it to allow it to be attached to the child's other undergarments for support. Near the lower edge are three rows of ¾ inch wide tucks. The bottom is edged with a ¼ inch wide trim. The petticoat is 10½ inches long from bottom of waistband. The waist is 22 inches. The circumference of this very full petticoat is 70 inches. Condition: very good.

ITEM #32U GIRL'S HOOP (c. 1860–65) •: SOLD : • Description: A charming young ladies hoop with two cotton shoulder straps to help hold it up. There are 20 steel hoops. The hoop measures 30 inches long from bottom of waistband, and is 45 inches long including the shoulder straps. The diameter across the bottom is 23 inches. Condition: There is some fraying and wear of the cotton covering the hoops and some age discoloration to the fabric, otherwise this charming hoop is in good condition.

ITEM #33U CHEMISE WITH CORSET-COVER FLAP (c. 1860–70s) •: $125 : • Description: A sturdy white cotton chemise with a flap in front that lays over the top of the corset. The flap has four vertical rows of gathers with a central row of white–work embroidery, and narrow white–work edging. The flap is 9 inches wide and 8¼ inches deep. The sleeves are gathered into a 1½ wide band decorated with numerous diagonal tucks and are trimmed with narrow white–work edging. There is extra fabric added under the arms as a lining. The neck opening is edged with a 1½ inch band of diagonal tucks and edged in white–work. A 1¾ inch band of diagonal tucks runs across the top of the shoulders from neck to sleeve cuff. Triangular pieces of additional fabric have been added to the sides of the chemise at the bottom for additional width. The chemise measures 44 inches long, and is 78 inches in circumference. Condition: In one small area on the very bottom edge in the front and the back, it looks like a mouse took a tiny bite, and there is a ¼ inch stain on the lower back. Otherwise this lovely chemise is in very good condition.

ITEM #34U CHILD'S DRAWERS (Mid–19th c.) •: $55 : • Description: Charming white cotton drawers. Bottom of each leg has 2 tucks (plus indication that 2 tucks had already been let out). A 1¼" wide band of pulled trim and scalloped white–work edging. Opens on each side at waist with 6 button–holes to attach to shirt or chemise. 1" wide waistband, 14" from waistband to bottom of leg and 27" wide from outside tip of one leg across to outside tip of other leg at bottom when laid flat. Condition: excellent.

ITEM #35U LADY'S WINTER UNDERWEAR (c. 1860–1900) •: $110 : • Description: Drawers and corset cover of white flannelette fabric (cotton, twilled on outside and flannel on inside). Fitted bodice with long sleeves and seven buttons down front. Sleeves are slightly gathered at shoulder. Drawers are open-crotch style and close at back waist with one button. 30" long from bottom of waistband to bottom of legs. 24" waist. These would be a unique addition to your collection. Condition: excellent.