Petticoat

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G95.001

Description

Petticoat of heavy white cotton, hand stitched except for machine stitched waistband. Probably restyled to 1870’s. Straight panel is presently gathered in back, smooth across front. Row of folded tape rikrak insertion above hand embroidered scalloped hem edge with eyelets forming open wreaths. 2 rows of 1” tucks near hem.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1865

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Search Terms

cotton, petticoat, hand stitched, machine stitched, restyled, rikrak insertion, embroidered