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1967.5

ID Number: 1967.5
Category: Personal Artifacts
Sub-category: clothing - underwear
Item Name: pettitcoat
Materials: textile, cotton; metal, steel
Measurements: overall: 24 1/2 in x 31 in
Description: Tape and drawstring waist; laces up back for fitting; cotton covered steel flexible hoops extend from side seams around the back; lead weights on bottom side seams; brass waist clasp with scroll design
History: This type of petticoat was used in the 1870s. This undergarment was worn in order to achieve the appropriate dress silhouette.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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