Petticoat

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

2002.016.004

Description

White, lightweight, cotton petticoat. Gathers/tucks in back at waist, button opening. Machine embroidered ruffle at botton. Tuck (band) 1 1/2" wide around bottom above ruffle, where it was shortened.

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1910

Notes

Date: 1880-1910

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Petticoat

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Underskirt

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Underwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Width

13 in

Length

34 in

Diameter

26 in

Dimension Notes

waist is 26", hem is 33". Length- longer in back by 1".

Location

Other

D3-4