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Set of fragments of a petticoat border
Set of fragments of a petticoat border

Set of fragments of a petticoat border

Catherine Woods Brigham (American, born in 1733)
mid-18th century
Object PlaceMarlboro, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueLinen plain weave embroidered with wool
Dimensions192.7 x 21 cm (75 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit LineJohn Wheelock Elliot and John Morse Elliot Fund
Accession number25.186a-b
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceAccording to note from seller, the petticoat border descended through maker's family; Catherine Woods Brigham to Mrs. Daniel Rice (Sabrina Brigham) to Catherine Rice to Miss Anna Tower; sold to seller by Mrs. Jennie A. Worster of Weymouth, a niece of Anna Tower