DS2004-102: 1953-849,1-2, 1984-60,1-2, and 1971-1596,7e.

Petticoat

Date1780-1790

MediumSilk woven with silver gilt; silk hem binding.

DimensionsCF length 31 1/2"; Waist approximately 24", including front dip. Textile width 19 1/2". Width extension of hoops approximately 34".

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1953-849,2

DescriptionPetticoat of heavy white silk woven with metallic silver gilt extending from selvage to selvage creating design of 3/16" dots, matching gown #1. Petticoat has four swags of silver lace sewn to the front and a bottom edging of silver lace. Petticoat not pleated in front, but constructed in flat panels with wide extensions at hips that radiate at the top near the almost-horizontal pocket slits. Back opening with replaced linen tie. Hem faced with narrow silk ribbon.

Construction History:

1. 1780-1790: Initial Construction
2. March 8, 1956: Cleaning, checking, restoring by Ernest LoNano.
ProvenanceEx. Coll. James Frere, Bluemantle Pursuivant of the College of Heralds. Exhibited London Museum, Lancaster House.