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Petticoat (Quilted petticoat)
1740-1760
Description
A quilted petticoat, made of silk and wool. The petticoat has been whole cloth quilted in several patterns, a diaper pattern, a border of undulating leaves or feathers enclosing bold flowers. Upper portion has three-lobed scallops. Wool batting
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Possibly New England; England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1955.0018.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1955.0018.001
Object Name
Petticoat (Quilted petticoat)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Possibly New England; England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Date
1740-1760
Materials
- Silk
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Quilted
Dimensions (inches)
36 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
91.44 (L)
Measurement Notes
Ht/Length: 36 1/4" without later waistband
Circumference: 111"
Silk face fabric 16 1/4" as quilted
Backing fabric (not measured)
Note: measurements taken by Linda Baumgarten