Petticoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G88.189

Description

Entirely hand-stitched petticoat made of cotton. Straight bodice with narrow hemmed cotton straps. Back opening with no fasteners. Hand-quilted skirt with 1” tuck around diagonal / vertical lines. Edged with woven pleated-looking tape. Skirt gauged onto the bodice.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Youth
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Petticoat

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1865