Under Petticoat

Date1745-1760

MediumLinen/ cotton dimity, crewels (worsted) needlework

DimensionsOL: 35 1/2"; Waist: 30 1/2"; circumference approx. 90"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1956-578

DescriptionWoman's embroidered petticoat of natural linen/cotton fabric in dimity weave; band of plain fabric added at waist to lengthen skirt. Gathered to plain cotton waistband (replaced). The bottom edge of skirt is decorated with carnations and other flowers, buds, and leaves on deeply undulating stems worked in pink, purple, light-blue, light and dark greens, gold, and yellow crewels in satin, chain, and outline stitches. Embroidered band is approximately 9" deep. Hem is faced with tabby cotton band approximately 2" wide. Petticoat has one opening to be worn on side or back. Fabric cut with warp running around, not up and down.