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Petticoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1845-1855

GUSN

GUSN-32405

Description

White cotton; 19-1/4" corded hem (separate piece); ties with strings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
cord (fiber product)
cotton (textile)
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Inscription

Stamped. 1. ""WASHINGTON/ EXTRA FINE/ LONG CLOTH"" 2. ""LOWELL BLEACHERY/ FINISH"" (in border of grape leaves) 3. Logo of swans & waterfall 4. Pencil marks 5. Name on waist.

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1928.1118

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