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Petticoat
1870-1890
Description
A petticoat, made of black silk. Terminates with a ruffle constructed of a variety of black silk fabrics (stitched together on the bias) with woven textures. Closes with a brass hook closure at the waist.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Silk
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1994.0107.015
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Eleanor A. Murphey in memory of Henry H. and Maria M. Albertson
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Object Number
1994.0107.015
Object Name
Petticoat
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1870-1890
Materials
- Silk
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
33 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
83.82 (W)
Measurement Notes
Width measured at waist
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: Eisenbarth, Erin. 2002 Plain and peculiar: a case study of nineteenth-century Quaker clothing. 134 M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
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