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Petticoat

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched white cotton. Skirt finely gathered into waistband. “Flora” inked on waistband. Delicate, narrow scalloped border of floral Broderie Anglaise on scalloped hem. No evidence of closure.

G88.004

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1830 - 1855

petticoat

cotton

scalloped hem

Broderie Anglasie

hand stitched

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