Petticoat

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G88.004

Description

Entirely hand stitched white cotton. Skirt finely gathered into waistband. “Flora” inked on waistband. Delicate, narrow scalloped border of floral Broderie Anglaise on scalloped hem. No evidence of closure.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1855

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Search Terms

petticoat, cotton, scalloped hem, Broderie Anglasie, hand stitched