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)
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
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1895-1905
about 1890-1895
about 1900-1920
about 1850-1855
about 1910
about 1875-1880
about 1870-1875
about 1850-1900
about 1900-1910
about 1890-1910