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Child's Petticoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-37973

Description

White; bodice has scooped neck trimmed with eyelet; sleeveless; skirt gathered at waist with fullness toward back; hem has seven tucks; plain; three pearl buttons.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
cotton (textile)
stitching
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Inscription

Stamp at center back--buttonhole: ""S107""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Joseph F. Woods

Accession Number

1935.784

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