Woman's petticoat made of dark green silk sarsenet, lined with coarse glazed green wool and wadded with a very thin layer of wool. It is quilted in running stitch with dark green silk thread in a horizontal pattern of abstract flowers and leaves around the hem, with overlapping shell pattern above. The petticoat is made of 6 panels of silk, with only one opening cut into the panel on the right side; the edges turned under and sewn during the quilting process. The thin silk and wadding, and minimally stitched quilting suggests an ‘economy’ product from a professional work shop.

The petticoat was altered in the late 19th century, either for fancy dress or a studio prop. The waist binding and ties were removed and replaced with a linen waistband and ties.