From the seller:
A beautiful 1860’s Civil War era cotton and eyelet petticoat that has recently been de-accessioned from a museum collection.. The front panel and the hemline are decorative with exquisite eyelet. The petticoat has tight cartridge pleating at the waist. And a back button closure. It is in very good condition. There are no holes. There are a few areas of light age discoloration. A beautiful work of art. Waist 22 Length 38 Width at hemline 138.
From Me:
Probably for a front opening wrapper. The petticoat front would have been visible beneath the dress/wrapper.
I adore a handsome petticoat. I haven't seen many of this quality.
ReplyDeleteThis one looks to have been kept well by it's previous museum owner. :-)
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