Petticoat

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G2006.023

Description

Mostly hand stitched white cotton petticoat, maximum fullness for cage crinoline gathered into waistband with a bone button. Hand stitched seams and deep band of narrow tucks above the hem; hem finished by machine. Looks as if the idea of an inserted embroidered edging was abandoned (or removed)

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1865

Lexicon

Search Terms

petticoat, hand stitched, cotton, tucks, machine stitched