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Petticoat
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched white cotton. Skirt finely gathered into waistband. “Flora” inked on waistband. Delicate, narrow scalloped border of floral Broderie Anglaise on scalloped hem. No evidence of closure.
G88.004
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830 - 1855
petticoat
cotton
scalloped hem
Broderie Anglasie
hand stitched