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1994.59.82
Petticoat
1994.59.82

Petticoat

Clothing MakerMade by Margo
Dateabout 1940
MediumMachine-made rayon and elastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x hem diameter): 39 1/2 x 69in. (100.3 x 175.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Eleanor Hofer Kettendorf
DescriptionWoman's petticoat of coral-colored rayon, with elastic waist. The fabric is cut on the bias.
Object number1994.59.82
MarkingsTwo printed labels at waistband. One is printed "Margo/ LINGERIE/ Constant Quality" and "Rayon/ S".
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    1994.59.36
    Hofer family
    about 1900-1910
    1996.9.46
    Crowley family
    about 1935-1950
    1994.59.85
    Hofer family
    about 1930-1950
    1994.59.83
    Hofer family
    about 1915-1930
    1996.6.45a
    Crowley family
    about 1940-1960
    Front of dress with one petticoat
    Unknown
    about 1905-1915
    Dress
    Hofer family
    about 1905-1910
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2004.45.6  Photograph by David Stansbury  © 2008 The Conn…
    Katharine Hepburn
    about 1935
    Hofer family
    about 1915-1925
    Dress.
    Helen E. Gilbert
    about 1932