Petticoat

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G2007.061

Description

Citron colored thin silk taffeta petticoat, no waistband or hem. Quilted over a thin cotton batting. Very finely executed pattern of hearts and flowers with diagonal ground above and below; one silk bound placket. Lined with brown plain weave cotton. Approximately 33 1/2” long by 93” in circumference

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female, Undergarment
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1840