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ca. 1890-1900 Cotton Used by a member of the Shelly family Upper Hanover Township or vicinity, Montgomery County Gift of J. Howard Shelly in memory of Ida Mae Shelly 2001.19.07 Elaborately quilted petticoats were the height to fashion in the 18th century; one hundred years later, they became part of everyday cold weather wear for women as shown in this example. The black and white printed cotton is typical of the 1890s. |
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Quilted Petticoat
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All rights reserved. Copy and or distribution in any part is strictly prohibited.
Text by Candace Kintzer Perry • Photography by Steve Pestrock • Catalog Design by Sarah Polek •