Petticoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G93.060

Description

Entirely hand stitched white cotton petticoat. Lower part quilted into bands, 3 with fish scale quilting alternated with 2 of diamond quilting. 2 rows cording between each. Unquilted upper part pleated into 1.5” waistband. 1 narrow and 1 wide tuck above quilting. 42” hem circumference. Inked “Anna Cash.”

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female, Undergarment
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Petticoat

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1845