Petticoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G90.089

Description

Hand-stitched infant bodice petticoat made of cotton (bodice) and striped dimity (skirt). No shoulder pieces. 3 handmade buttonholes but no evidence of buttons. Three wide tucks in the skirt, now removed. Fullness toward sides and rear.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Infant
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Petticoat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton, Dimity

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1865 - 1875

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Everyday