Petticoat

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G2007.028

Description

Hand stitched white cotton petticoat, gathered into self waistband. Scalloped broderie anglaise border of flowers around the hem. Milk glass button. 3 rows of tucks. Appears that the embroidery was recycled from another petticoat.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1875

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Search Terms

petticoat, cotton, broderie anglaise, hand stitched, tucks, recycled