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Petticoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1893-1908

GUSN

GUSN-38234

Description

White diaper pattern linen; deep hem; skimpily gathered to semi-circular yoke.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
linen (material)
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ruth Child

Accession Number

1935.1357

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