Petticoat
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890-1900
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with a mother of pearl button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x hem circumference): 35 1/4 x 79 1/2in. (89.5 x 201.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Percy H. Goodsell, Jr.
DescriptionWoman's petticoat of plain white cotton, with a fitted yoke around the hips. The petticoat is gathered into the yoke, with a decorative woven tape above the seam. An 11 3/8-inch-wide flounce is stitched around and over the lower portion of the petticoat, creating a double layer. This flounce is headed by five rows of narrow tucks. It is coarsely machine-embroidered with a floral pattern. The center back opening extends twelve inches and fastens with two mother of pearl buttons on the hip yoke.
Object number1961.64.38
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