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corded petticoat [2 records]

Record 1 2000-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Women's Clothing
  • Underwear
OBS

petticoat: A short coat or jacket formerly worn by men.

Key term(s)
  • petty coat
  • corded petty coat

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements pour dames
  • Lingerie

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Women's Clothing
  • Underwear
CONT

Corded Petticoat. Before there were crinolines there were corded petticoats. This practical undergarment is suitable for early-war impressions, and works well under your simple work dress ... Petticoats; Quilted Petticoat; Corded Petticoat.

OBS

petticoat: A skirt worn beneath a dress or outer skirt by women or girls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements pour dames
  • Lingerie

Spanish

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