Object: Petticoat
Date: c. 1765
Medium: Silk satin
Country: England
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Object number: P78.3.1
DescriptionFloor length underskirt; type petticoat of off white silk satin hand quilted in scallops at top and floral motif around bottom
Label Text:Quilted petticoats functioned as both underclothing and outer garments during the eighteenth century. Some women’s gowns were made with skirts that opened in front, revealing petticoats that complemented dress fabrics. Different petticoats could be mixed and matched with the same gown, changing the look of the ensemble without necessitating the purchase of a new dress.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Exposed: A History of Lingerie