Cream Linen Tie-On Pockets

Empire / Regency · 1800s · American

A pair of separate tie-on pockets made from natural linen, designed to be worn beneath the skirt and accessed through openings in the dress seams. Each pocket features a deep pouch shape with curved sides that taper toward the top, where long linen tape ties are attached. The construction shows hand-sewn seams with visible stitching lines running down the sides. The pockets display the characteristic teardrop silhouette of early 19th century separate pockets, designed to hold personal items like coins, handkerchiefs, and small tools. The natural linen fabric appears sturdy and practical, suitable for daily use by women of various social classes during the Empire period when dresses lacked built-in pockets.