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PETTICOAT

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-40638

Description

Cream flannel; cartridge pleating all around; white glazed linen waistband; deep tuck above hem; scalloped embroidered hem w/ chain stitch imitating braid; silk ribbon ties.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
stitching
embroidering
flannel
linen (material)
Women's clothing
Flannel
Linen
Embroidered
Chain Stitched
PETTICOAT

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frederic A. Turner

Accession Number

1940.566

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