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Woman's petticoat
American
first half of the 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Masachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Woven cotton stripe of alternating plain weave and twill, plain weave linen waistband
Dimensions
Overall: 89.5 x 120.7 cm (35 1/4 x 47 1/2 in.)
Other (waistband): 1.6 x 68.6 cm (5/8 x 27 in.)
Other (side slit): 27.9 cm (11 in.)
Other (pocket slit): 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.)
Other (deep tuck): 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Other (small tucks and hem): 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Other (waistband): 1.6 x 68.6 cm (5/8 x 27 in.)
Other (side slit): 27.9 cm (11 in.)
Other (pocket slit): 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.)
Other (deep tuck): 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Other (small tucks and hem): 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of MIss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.33
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite dimity petticoat, cartridge pleating at waist, waistband was pinned at side above slit, pocket slit at opposite side, selvedges visible at side slits, single deep tuck at bottom with six thinner tucks below to hem.
ProvenanceWorn by donor's great-aunt Caira Robbins (1794-1881); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899