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Petticoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely machine-stitched infant bodice petticoat consisting of a cotton broadcloth bodice without sleeves, and an attached pale yellow wool petticoat. A bit heavier weight than "opera" wool. The bodice and petticoat waistline are encased by a cotton twill tape on the inside. Closes in the back with three MOP buttons, carved with sunbursts.

2022.34.006

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Infant

Historic Costume

Petticoat

Unisex

Wool

Cotton

Mother of Pearl

Tan

1860 - 1900

Pierson, Nancy J.

Pierson, Dr. Allen

Pierson, Emma

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