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Underwear

 Sub-Series
Identifier: id212429

Scope and Contents

Articles of clothing worn beneath main garments or protective wear to protect clothing from the body or the body from the clothing or to shape or support parts of the body. Underwear is the layer of clothing that is closest to the skin.

Dates

  • Creation: 1693-[ongoing], 1900-2011
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1900-2011

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English Greek,Ancient(to1453) Hebrew

Conditions Governing Access:

This collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.75 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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