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Petticoat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely machine-stitched infant bodice petticoat consisting of a cotton broadcloth bodice without sleeves, and an attached pale yellow wool petticoat. A bit heavier weight than "opera" wool. The bodice and petticoat waistline are encased by a cotton twill tape on the inside. Closes in the back with three MOP buttons, carved with sunbursts.
2022.34.006
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Infant
Historic Costume
Petticoat
Unisex
Wool
Cotton
Mother of Pearl
Tan
1860 - 1900
Pierson, Nancy J.
Pierson, Dr. Allen
Pierson, Emma