Infant's Petticoat
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Caroline Goodwin Parker
American, 1859 - 1937
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1870-1900
MediumMachine-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across closed top ): 35 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (90.2 x 24.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Helen Lyde Wayne
DescriptionInfant's petticoat of white cotton. The skirt is gathered into the 5 1/2-inch-wide band across the top. The center back opening extends 15 1/2 inches. The band extends beyond the skirt opening so that it can overlap. The bottom of the skirt is decorated with eight narrow tucks above the two-inch-deep hem. The machine stitching is a chain-stitch.
Object number1978.66.1
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