1904 antique petticoat, Altman & Co, underskirt, antique dress, antique gown

Petticoat, Paris & New York, ca. Main body of petticoat is white silk with vertical black silk satin stripes and is attached to a pleated hem of a fine white silk crepe with horizontal bands of black silk satin ribbons and black machine-made lace insertion.

Pleated hem is lined with a layer of black silk chiffon. Slightly gathered waistband is secured at the center back with a single hook and eye. Skirt is in excellent condition and is wearable. Overall length has been shortened by two inches with a hand-sewn tuck where the main body of the skirt attaches to the pleated hem. Waist: 82 cm Length: 95 cm.