Petticoat

Name/Title

Petticoat

Entry/Object ID

1993.028.003

Description

A petticoat made with a double lawn flounce, measuring 19 1/2 inches. Upper flounce has drawn work embroidery insertion. Bottom flounce alternates four rows of four tucks with Brussel's imitation lace and is edged with matching lace. Second flounce and dust ruffle are edged with matching lace. Hook and eye closure. Elastic band hand sewn on. Sewn in red thread at waistband ALINE. Length = 38 1/2 inches Waist = 25 inches INSCRIPTION: Hand sewn in red thead "ALINE" DATE OF ORIGIN: 1910 (approximately)