Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Underskirt |
Object ID # |
2012.58.3 |
Other Name |
Petticoat |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Year Range from |
1920 |
Year Range to |
1940 |
Material |
Cotton |
Dimensions |
L-33.75 inches |
Description |
A ladies machine made underskirt made out of blue and white printed cotton. The underskirt is wide but straight with gathering at the waist. There is a plain white cotton used for the waistband with no closures. |
Provenance |
Worn by Susan L. (Alderfer) Landis (1874-1962), wife of Abram M. Landis (1871-1956). They resided in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County and were members of the Salford Mennonite Church. |
Source |
Gift of Julie Landis Musselman |
People |
Landis, Susan L. Alderfer, 1874-1962 |
Collection |
Clothing-Women's |