Well, since the corsetry and footbinding discussion has died down, here's a
question...what was the reasoning behind 19th century "open drawers" for
women?  (I apologize if that isn't the correct term). I've read that women
did not want to wear "closed" drawers because they were considered
masculine.  Or is there a more practical reason? Small historical societies
are lousy with examples of these garments, as well as other underwear.  My
director was asking about them today, and I thought I'd ask around. I
welcome onlist or offlist replies!
Candace Perry
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center

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