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Petticoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched infant petticoat made of fine white polished cotton. Waistband about 6” deep, nearly sheer cotton with 1” hem on top and sides. The skirt has a slight fullness gathered and contained within 1” facing on the waistband.

G97.110

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Petticoat

Unisex

Cotton

White

1845 - 1860

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