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Fragment, Petticoat

Art

Fragment of a fine white cotton petticoat (or drawers) hem. Two bands of four tucks, finely hand stitched, above embroidered eyelet leaf fronds and daisies with a double scalloped edge.

G2011.58

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855

American

Petticoat

Hem

Embroidered

Eyelet

Drawers

Scalloped

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