Fragment of Quilted Petticoat

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Maker:
Unknown
Date:
1875 - 1899

Section from the hemline of a late 18th century quilted petticoat, made from white cotton with cotton wadding. The quilting motifs are bell shapes with parallel lines and zigzags.

Fragment of Quilted Petticoat