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Petticoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Adult woman's skirt of fine wool in a brown colorway. Unlined. Hem has glazed cotton brown plain weave fabric facing, while waistband is made from glazed brown cotton in a twill weave. Knife pleats all the way around, and some box pleats near CB closure where waist was extended. CB closure of hook and eyes, with waistband having been expanded at some point. Waistband is torn. Large pocket on right side. Entirely hand-stitched.

2024.48.012

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Undergarment

Petticoat

Female

1840 - 1900

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