LHS Crafternoons - Pockets

When it comes to pockets for women in western dress, the
history is quite surprising!
The earliest examples of pockets being sewn into clothing
date back to the 1600s, but those pockets were only found in
men’s clothing and were sewn into trousers or waistcoats. For
women, the pocket remained a separate accessory into the
late 19th century.
Women’s pockets were not attached to the clothing,
instead they worn a separate item, almost like a handbag.
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The mission of the Litchfield Historical Society is to illuminate the rich and nationally-significant history of Litchfield, enabling each of us to construct meaning from the past for the present and future. Located in Litchfield, Connecticut, we are home to the Litchfield History Museum and the Tapping Reeve House and the Litchfield Law School, America’s first law school.