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Petticoat (Quilted petticoat)
1740-1760
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1969.1110
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1110
Object Name
Petticoat (Quilted petticoat)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
China; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
Secondary creation place pertains to the fabric, which due to width is possibly Chinese.
Date
1740-1760
Materials
- Silk
- Wool
Techniques
- quilted
- Embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
36.31 (H) x 58.87 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
92.23 (H) x 149.54 (L)
Measurement Notes
Ht/Length: 33 1/2 to 36 1/2 at sides
Width:
Circumference: 117"
Textile widths:
Silk face fabric 31 1/2"
Backing fabric 24"