Petticoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

G2008.009

Description

Fine white cotton petticoat, hand stitched seams and superbly embroidered hem, with a machine stitched cotton waistband with a pearl button. Recycled 1820s dress. The embroidery is large-scale with double scalloped edge and large eyelets in a vinelike border, heavy padded satin stitch in white cotton. The embroidery on the hem is clearly from the 1820s.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
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

1820 - 1900