Petticoat, Baptismal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Petticoat, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

72.85.3

Description

Material: textile. Size: 30" L, 11" W. Description: white, muslin - "bellyband" 4 3/8" - 11" placket in back - nainsook 4 1/2" flounce ruffle with machine-embroidered flowers and cutwork circles with tiny scallops on larger scallops border.

Context

Made by Mattie McGrath Williamson (aunt of donor) in 1899. Gown #72.85.1, Petticoat #72.85.2, 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

Fair

Create Date

September 27, 1988

Update Date

November 21, 2024