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KC1966-352
Under Petticoat
KC1966-352

Under Petticoat

Date1745-1760
MediumLinen/ cotton dimity, crewels (worsted) needlework
DimensionsOL: 35 1/2"; Waist: 30 1/2"; circumference approx. 90"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1956-578
DescriptionWoman's embroidered petticoat of natural linen/cotton fabric in dimity weave; band of plain fabric added at waist to lengthen skirt. Gathered to plain cotton waistband (replaced). The bottom edge of skirt is decorated with carnations and other flowers, buds, and leaves on deeply undulating stems worked in pink, purple, light-blue, light and dark greens, gold, and yellow crewels in satin, chain, and outline stitches. Embroidered band is approximately 9" deep. Hem is faced with tabby cotton band approximately 2" wide. Petticoat has one opening to be worn on side or back. Fabric cut with warp running around, not up and down.
1964-481, Bed Rug
1760-1780
DS2001-0379
1740-1760, with later repairs
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Petticoat.
1820-1835
2015-210,A&B, Gown
Textile ca. 1740; gown 1770-1776
DS1996-0852
1740-1770
DS2004-0386
1740-1760, waist alteration probably in the 1870s
Record
1870s
2011 Record shot
1770-1800