Petticoat

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G87.055

Description

All cotton petticoat, entirely hand stitched, gauged and cased within 25” waistband to which long twill tapes are attached (back opening). One 1” tuck near 2” hem which is reinforced at edge with round braid. Selvage seams not butted; four complete 32” widths of fabric in skirt, 36” long.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1860