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1978.77.18
Petticoat
1978.77.18

Petticoat

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1915-1920
MediumMachine-stitched cotton with hand-made linen filet lace and silk ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom): 33 x 31in. (83.8 x 78.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Katharine Beebe
DescriptionWoman's white cotton petticoat witha drawstring waist. The bottom edge is cut in an upward curve at the side seams. It is edged with 2 1/8-inch-wide filet lace. The top of the curves at the side seams are decorated with bows of peach silk ribbon, woven with a diamond figure.
Object number1978.77.18
MarkingsWoven label stitched inside waist at center front: "E. L. ADEE".
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    1961.64.109
    Unknown
    about 1905-1920
    Slip
    Mary Frances Pope
    about 1920-1935
    Corset Cover
    Unknown
    about 1905
    Front of dress with one petticoat
    Unknown
    about 1905-1915
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    Goodsell family
    about 1898
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    Myrtle Elizabeth Williams
    about 1920-1930s
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    Libbie B. Tuller
    1892
    Mary Elizabeth Smith
    about 1903-1905