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Petticoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-65293

Description

Wht; shirred to waistband; 3ruffls above hem; extra full back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

petticoats (underskirts)
cotton (textile)
dimity
Cotton
Dimity
PETTICOAT

Associated Person

Bowen, Ellen (Holt), 1834-1903

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

51.375 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1972.504

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