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Petticoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1859

GUSN

GUSN-38227

Description

White cotton petticoat with attached bodice; front opening; woven-in cords 14-1/2" from hem and up to waist in back; bodice has darts front and back; shoulder straps; buttons in front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
cotton (textile)
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ruth Child

Accession Number

1935.1345

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