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Petticoat (Quilted petticoat)
1850-1870
Description
A quilted silk petticoat (related to 1969.2696.002). Brown satin is quilted through a layer of wool fleece batting with repeating chevron patterns along the upper two thirds of the skirt and large leaves over a diaper pattern along the bottom third. The petticoat is pleated at the waist and closes with a side slit and two lengths of cotton (or linen) tape.The lining is comprised of two types of cotton fabric: a glazed cotton along the top two thirds and an unglazed plain weave cotton along the bottom third. Also called "quilts"
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wool
- Linen
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.2696.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.2696.001
Object Name
Petticoat (Quilted petticoat)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
England; Europe
Date
1850-1870
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wool
- Linen
- Wood
Dimensions (inches)
15 (W) x 40 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
38.1 (W) x 101.6 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is the measurement at the waist.