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Woman's petticoat
American
Late 19th to early 20th century
Place of Use: Philadelphia, Pensylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave; metal
Dimensions
Center back: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol B. Stevens and Brooks Stamm
Accession Number2009.2297
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRed silk taffeta petticoat with 9.5" pleating at hem. Two hook and eye closures at center back. Interior left waistband has loop for hanging, right loops has been removed/cut.
ProvenanceCollection of Ella Spendly McLanahan, PA; 1942, by inheritance to her grandson, Mr. John King McLanahan Stevens, PA; by descent to Stevens' wife, Carol B. Stevens, Hollidaysburg, PA, and Brooks Stevens Stamm, Kenneshaw, GA; gift of Stevens and Stamm to the MFA (Accession date: March 25, 2009)