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Infant's Petticoat

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Allan Kellogg Smith American, born 1888

Clothing MakerPossibly made by Amelia Kellogg American, born 1856

Date1888

MediumMachine-stitched cotton

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across closed top x diameter): 34 5/8 x 8 1/8 x 53 1/4in. (87.9 x 20.6cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Allan Kellogg Smith

DescriptionInfant's petticoat of white cotton. The long skirt is gathered into the 5 7/8-inch-wide band across the top. The center back opening of the band overlaps so it can be pinned closed. The opening continues for seven inches down the skirt. The skirt is decorated with five narrow, overlapping tucks above the 2 1/4-inch deep hem.

Object number1984.18.10

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