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Petticoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-53234

Description

White linen gathered to waistband with covered button; three sets of tucks at hem; trimmed with tatting; short.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
linen (material)
tatting (lace)
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1942.953

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