It was indeed to house a watch. π This mini pocket had been created in the 19th century as a protection for gusseted watches, those that hung from a chain, for lack of having yet seen the birth of the bracelet that allowed to wear the watch on the wrist. So the small pocket on the right is still called "watch pocket" by Levistrauss.
John Wehrle
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in reply to Katherine Bond • • •This mini pocket had been created in the 19th century as a protection for gusseted watches, those that hung from a chain, for lack of having yet seen the birth of the bracelet that allowed to wear the watch on the wrist. So the small pocket on the right is still called "watch pocket" by Levistrauss.
Dean Calahan
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in reply to Katherine Bond • • •Same here. They used to be a standard part of my outfit, but now comfort is everything.
Except when I wear ball gowns, of course.
John Wehrle
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