Boy's Petticoat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Frank Dwight Case
American, born 1865
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1866-1867
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with porcelain buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bodice): 18 x 11in. (45.7 x 27.9cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frank Dwight Case
DescriptionSmall child's petticoat, gathered onto a straight bodice, 4 1/2 inches long, with white cotton tape shoulder straps. The petticoat opens at center back for ten inches and fastens with three white porcelain buttons. The petticoat is decorated with bullion stitch embroidery in a floral design around the scalloped hem. Above this are three narrow tucks.
Object number1955.5.1.2
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1875-1880
about 1850-1855
about 1890-1900
about 1890-1895
about 1830-1850
about 1850-1900
about 1870-1875
about 1880-1900