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Pantalettes
Object/Artifact
Pair of removable pantalette bottoms, entirely hand stitched; fine white percale. Inked name “Mary E. Dyer” at top. Hem at top with 4 buttonholes; 1 side seam. 8” long, not counting edging. Narrow band of embroidered insertion at bottom, with 1” self frill around bottom.
G2008.111
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
1845 - 1850
User Age: Child Gender: Female
American
pantalette
hand stitched
percale
cotton
embroiderery
embroidered insertion
self frill
child
removable pantalette
Rhode Island
United States of America
North America
Everyday