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Petticoat

Object/Artifact

Petticoat of heavy white cotton, hand stitched except for machine stitched waistband. Probably restyled to 1870’s. Straight panel is presently gathered in back, smooth across front. Row of folded tape rikrak insertion above hand embroidered scalloped hem edge with eyelets forming open wreaths. 2 rows of 1” tucks near hem.

G95.001

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1860 - 1865

cotton

petticoat

hand stitched

machine stitched

restyled

rikrak insertion

embroidered

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