Infant's Petticoat

Original OwnerProbably originally owned by Mary Pratt Lewis (American, 1874 - 1960)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1874

MediumHand-stitched wool and cotton, with silk embroidery

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x waist diameter): 34 1/2 x 18 3/4in. (87.6 x 47.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of the estate of Mary P. Lewis

Object number1960.38.19

DescriptionInfant's petticoat of cream-colored wool flannel, gathered into a six-inch-wide white cotton waistband. The bottom of the skirt is embroidered with cream-colored silk in a wheat ear and leaf pattern; the edge is scalloped and finished with buttonhole stitching. The center back is open for 16 3/4 inches.

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