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Wedding Petticoat

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Margaret Miller American, 1874 - 1965

Date1901

MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with machine-made lace

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length): 47in. (119.4cm)
Other (center front length): 40in. (101.6cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Elisha H. Cooper

DescriptionWoman's white cotton petticoat, with a drawstring waist. A 15 1/2-inch-deep flounce of self-fabric alternating with bands of machine-made bobbin lace is stitched to the petticoat so that it creates a double layer for extra fullness below the knees. The layer under the flounce has a seven-inch-deep self-fabric ruffle trimmed with the bobbin-type lace. The petticoat has a slight trian. The center back is open for eight inches.

Object number1957.49.14

NotesHistorical Note: This petticoat was worn by Mrs. E. H. Cooper under her wedding dress in 1901.

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