Pockets

• They are 31 but can be overlooked by consumers and designers.

• Men started to wear 32 in the 18th century.
• A 33 sewed pockets into the lining of the garments.
• The wearer could use the pockets for small items.
• Bigger pockets might be made for men who belonged to a certain type of 34

• Women’s pockets were less 35 than men’s.
• Women were very concerned about pickpockets.
• Pockets were produced in pairs using 36 to link them together.
• Pockets hung from the women’s 37 under skirts and petticoats.
• Items such as 38 could be reached through a gap in the material.
• Pockets, of various sizes, stayed inside clothing for many decades.
• When dresses changed shape, hidden pockets had a negative effect on the 39 of women.
• Bags called ‘pouches’ became popular, before women carried a 40