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PETTICOAT

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-53741

Description

White sheer cotton; gathered to sheer cotton waistband backed w/ heavier cotton; hook & eye closure at center back; embroidered scalloped hem; deep border of white floral & foliate embroidery & drawn work.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
cotton (textile)
drawn thread work
embroidering
stitching
floral patterns
Women's clothing
Cotton
Embroidered
Drawnwork
Hand Stitched
Floral
PETTICOAT

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

India

Accession Number

1944.278

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