Corded Quilted Petticoat

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Maker:
Unknown
Date:
1700 - 1800

Cream linen petticoat with corded quilting designs of a border along the hemline containing flowers, leaves and tendrils. The rest of the petticoat is quilted with a three curve arch design. The fullness of the skirt, which measures 256cm circumference at the hem, is gathered by pleats into the thin linen tape waistband. There are two openings, one on each side seam.

Corded Quilted Petticoat