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DS1997-0496
Petticoat
DS1997-0496

Petticoat

Dateca. 1770; remade second half of 19th
MediumBrocaded silk with self color weft float sub pattern; glazed cotton petticoat lining.
DimensionsL: 36"; Waist: 26"; Selvage to selvage width of fabric; 20"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-459,2
DescriptionPetticoat of crisp ivory silk taffeta with brocaded detached small flower sprays in dark green, olive, and shades of rose, against self-color ground pattern of satin stripes and flowering vines. Petticoat is flat in center front, then gathered in cartridge pleats to tape waistband. Petticoat flounce goes around entire hem of petticoat, but back is yellowish-white glazed fabric which also forms the full lining of the petticoat.

Construction History:

1. ca. 1770: Initial Construction
2. Second half of 19th century: Remade
3. February 17, 1954: Cleaning, repairing, and restoring by Ernest LoNano for Margaret Hunter Shop.
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ca. 1770; altered 1870-1885.
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1761, altered 1810-1830
Gown 1953-850
1770-1780
Petticoat 1954-67,2
1765-1775
1953-59, Coat
ca. 1770
Gown 1941-211
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1950-253, Pocketbook
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