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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".
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