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Petticoat

Dateca. 1750, remade ca. 1770

OriginEngland

MediumSilk brocaded (spitalfields), woven with metallic threads; silk taffeta; linen

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1968-646,2

DescriptionPetticoat coordinating with a formal gown of cream-ground silk brocaded with silver gilt. The front ground textile of the petticoat is brocaded silk in a pattern including angular lines forming an open diamond framework for multicolor flowers. This textile is pieced up and is different in pattern from that of the gown. The petticoat is trimmed with double flounces that match the original gown's fabric. The back of the petticoat is plain ivory taffeta. Waistband created by later linen extensions at the waist.

Construction History:
1. Textile ca. 1750
2. Gown made ca. 1770, petticoat is pieced, resulting in front having a different pattern than the gown.
3. Date Unknown- Gown skirt pieced in 5 places, possibly from original petticoat
5. Date Unknown- Waistband linen extensions added