Digital Collections

Petticoat

Object/Artifact

Machine stitched heavy (sheet-like) cotton. 22” waist, 33” long in front, 35” in back. Gored, slight gathers in waist. Button in back. Bottom has slightly gathered 7” ruffle of eyelet; underneath is another ruffle with 6 small tucks and eyelet edging.

G86.075

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1890 - 1900

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

petticoat

machine stitched

heavy cotton

gored

double ruffle hem

eyelet

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