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Child's Petticoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1910

GUSN

GUSN-52531

Description

White; five buttonholes on waistband; skirt gathered around waist; two bands of lace alternate with bands of narrow tucks; hem of lace with scalloped edge and stylized floral plant.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
cotton (textile)
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Maker

Newton, Simon, Mrs. (Maker)

Credit Line

Gift of Ella Newton Rhoades

Accession Number

1941.1087

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