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Petticoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-35112

Description

White heavy cotton; densely gathered at waist with one button; scalloped hem has 4" border of eyelet embroidery.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
scalloping
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1932.1111

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