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Petticoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-32847

Description

White cotton gathered to heavy linen waistband; scalloped hem with eyelet; tucked to shorten.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1929.1053

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