Digital Collections

Petticoat

Object/Artifact

Mostly hand stitched white cotton petticoat, maximum fullness for cage crinoline gathered into waistband with a bone button. Hand stitched seams and deep band of narrow tucks above the hem; hem finished by machine. Looks as if the idea of an inserted embroidered edging was abandoned (or removed)

G2006.023

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855 - 1865

petticoat

hand stitched

cotton

tucks

machine stitched

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