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Petticoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-53235

Description

White linen gathered to waistband with two covered buttons; short; tucked hem with eyelet embroidery; edged with linen lace.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
embroidering
lace (needlework)
linen (material)
Underskirt
Petticoat
Petticoat

Inscription

Embroidered in red at waist: ""X""

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1942.957

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