Petticoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

-

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

2024.48.012

Description

Adult woman's skirt of fine wool in a brown colorway. Unlined. Hem has glazed cotton brown plain weave fabric facing, while waistband is made from glazed brown cotton in a twill weave. Knife pleats all the way around, and some box pleats near CB closure where waist was extended. CB closure of hook and eyes, with waistband having been expanded at some point. Waistband is torn. Large pocket on right side. Entirely hand-stitched.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Historic Costume, Undergarment

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Petticoat

Clothing Sex

Female

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1900