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Petticoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1950-1959

GUSN

GUSN-13243

Description

White glazed cotton embossed with floral sprigs; gathered to elastic waistband; mid-calf length; three tiers of ruffles attached below hip; bottom tier trimmed with band of embroidered polyester/rayon?

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
cotton (textile)
embossing
polyester
rayon
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Inscription

Woven label at waistband: ""Colony Club/ REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.""

Additional Identification Number

1992.53 A

Maker

Colony Club (Maker)

Location of Origin

U.S.

Accession Number

1992.53

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