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Petticoat (Child's petticoat)
1836-1890
Description
An infant's petticoat made of two different panels of plain-weave cotton. Comprised of a sleeveless bodice and full skirt. The skirt has a deep hem and an opening at the back, without fasteners.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2002.0017.013
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry and Mia Albertson's Family
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Object Number
2002.0017.013
Object Name
Petticoat (Child's petticoat)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1836-1890
Materials
- Cotton
Dimensions (inches)
31.89 (H) x 9.843 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
81 (H) x 25 (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