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Petticoat
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched, handspun handwoven wool singles, shamrock green. Brown plain weave cotton waistband; brown rubber button marked “Goodyear PT 1851 NR CO.” Gored with smooth front having 2 waist darts, 2 deep pleats on either side and a very gathered back; self hem binding 1” each side. Back length 39”; waist 27”.
G86.218
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1878 - 1880
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
petticoat
hand spun
hand stitched
rubber button
gored
recycled
Western New York
New York
United States of America
North America
Everyday