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Petticoat and Drawers

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-12135

Description

Petticoat (a) is 3/4 length white linen skirt with gathered waistband and one button closure. Horizontal pleats run around bottom of skirt. Scalloped eyelet with alternating flower and leaf motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
drawers (underpants)
linen (material)
Underpants
Drawers
Drawers

Associated Building

Used At Leland House,

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Weston Historical Society

Accession Number

1993.374B

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