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Petticoat (Child's petticoat)
1830-1870
Description
A children's petticoat, made from white linen and handstitched. The skirt is designed with two horizontal tucks (or bands) of fabric and a deep hem. Closes in the back with one (possibly ceramic) button.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
2002.0017.011
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry and Mia Albertson's Family
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Object Number
2002.0017.011
Object Name
Petticoat (Child's petticoat)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1830-1870
Materials
- Linen
Dimensions (inches)
11.417 (H) x 25.984 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
29 (H) x 66 (W)
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