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Petticoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1893-1908

GUSN

GUSN-40791

Description

White cotton; 1850's hand embroidered eyelet hem gathered to 5" yoke.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Walter K. Watkins

Accession Number

1940.994

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