Dress Fabric
1733-1734 (woven)
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The silk comprises two loom widths attached selvedge to selvedge, with traces of pleating into a waistband show that this silk panel was originally part of a petticoat. The hem is bound with a green velvet ribbon, probably later in date. In the 18th century such petticoats were intended to be seen as part of women's fashionable dress and were worn with gowns that were open from the waist to reveal them. They were made either of fabric matching the gown, or of a contrasting fabric.
An earlier piece from the same gown was acquired by the Museum in 1974, museum number T.837-1974
An earlier piece from the same gown was acquired by the Museum in 1974, museum number T.837-1974
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | woven silk |
| Brief description | Dress fabric, woven silk after a design by A M Garthwaite, circa 1733, English |
| Physical description | The silk comprises two loom widths attached selvedge to selvedge, with traces of pleating into a waistband show that this silk panel was originally part of a petticoat. The hem is bound with a green velvet ribbon, probably later in date. In the 18th century such petticoats were intended to be seen as part of women's fashionable dress and were worn with gowns that were open from the waist to reveal them. They were made either of fabric matching the gown, or of a contrasting fabric. An earlier piece from the same gown was acquired by the Museum in 1974, museum number T.837-1974 |
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| Credit line | Given by the executor of the estate of Janet Arnold |
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| Accession number | T.118-2001 |
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| Record created | July 30, 2001 |
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