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Petticoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1890-1899

GUSN

GUSN-13241

Description

White cotton; self waistband with button closure at back (button missing); gathered in back; tuck in back below hips (possibly to shorten); three tucks at hem over attached scalloped eyelet ruffle; slight train.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
cotton (textile)
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Additional Identification Number

1992.51 A

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1992.51

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