Petticoat, Baptismal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Petticoat, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

72.85.2

Description

Material: textile. Size: 33 1/2" W. x 28 1/4" L. Description: white cotton muslin - made for baptismal gown - 4 3/4" W. "bellyband" - 5 1/2" W. nainsook ruffle flounce, embroidered and stitched cutwork in floral and scallop design border - 13 1/2" L. back placket.

Context

Made by Mattie McGrath Williamson (aunt of donor) in 1899. Gown #72.85.1, Petticoat #72.85.3, bonnet #72.85.4, bootees #72.85.5 were all made to go with gown. Donor and her brothers and sisters were baptized in the outfit.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Petticoat, Baptismal

Class

Clothing, Underwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

September 27, 1988

Update Date

November 21, 2024