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Petticoat fragment

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1825-1840

GUSN

GUSN-26522

Description

Strip of a petticoat fragment with Van Dyking technique. Cotton or linen. White. Two pieces sewn together.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
fragments
cotton (textile)
linen (material)
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

2000.100

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