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Child's Petticoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1900

GUSN

GUSN-41438

Description

Cream white; waistband has five buttonholes; plain--fullness toward back; with panels; one wide tuck and three narrow tucks; crocheted hem with diamond pattern and scalloped edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Stamped on waistband--center back: ""P29""

Additional Identification Number

A4321

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1988.383

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