Digital Collections

Petticoat

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched, handspun handwoven wool singles, shamrock green. Brown plain weave cotton waistband; brown rubber button marked “Goodyear PT 1851 NR CO.” Gored with smooth front having 2 waist darts, 2 deep pleats on either side and a very gathered back; self hem binding 1” each side. Back length 39”; waist 27”.

G86.218

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1878 - 1880

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

petticoat

hand spun

hand stitched

rubber button

gored

recycled

Western New York

New York

United States of America

North America

Everyday

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