Petticoat

Date1770-1785, remade late 19th century

OriginEngland, London; worn in America, Maryland

MediumBrocaded silk with replaced cotton tabby hem binding.

DimensionsFront length: 39", back length: 43"; waist: 24"; circumference of skirt: 106"; selvage width: 20".

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1996-853

DescriptionWoman's petticoat or skirt of ivory silk taffeta brocaded with silk flowers in red, pink, cream, yellow and green against a floral sub-pattern of ivory supplementary wefts. Gathered to narrow silk waistband, with broad flat pleat at center front and extra fullness and length at center back. Replaced cotton tabby hem binding. Loose threads where trim has been removed.
Label TextThis woman's petticoat, or skirt, was originally worn under a gown of the same material, now missing. The garment was worn in Maryland by member of Ringgold family.
ProvenanceUsed in Maryland by member of Ringgold family