Girl's Petticoat
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1850-1900
MediumHand-stitched and machine-stitched cotton, with linen bobbin lace and a mother of pearl button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom): 13 1/2 x 27 1/2in. (34.3 x 69.9cm)
Other (width across waist): 11 1/4in. (28.6cm)
Other (width across waist): 11 1/4in. (28.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Dorothy Filley Bidwell
DescriptionSmall girl's petticoat of sheer, white cotton. The skirt is gathered into a waistband, which has three buttonholes distributed at the sides and front for fastening to the shirt. The center back opening extends four inches and fastens with a single mother of pearl button. The skirt is decorated with four tucks, stitched with drawn threadwork, above a two-inch-deep flounce edged with scalloped bobbin lace.
Object number1957.18.24
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