72.85.3
Petticoat, Baptismal
1899 Approximate
Material: textile. Size: 30" L, 11" W. Description: white, muslin - "bellyband" 4 3/8" - 11" placket in back - nainsook 4 1/2" flounce ruffle with machine-embroidered flowers and cutwork circles with tiny scallops on larger scallops border.
Made by Mattie McGrath Williamson (aunt of donor) in 1899. Gown #72.85.1, Petticoat #72.85.2, bonnet #72.85.4, bootees #72.85.5 were all made to go with gown. Donor and her brothers and sisters were baptized in the outfit.