Petticoat
1760s (made), 1870-1910 (altered)
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Woman’s petticoat of pale blue and pink shot and watered silk taffeta, figured in a design of trailing flowers.
It has been altered, probably for fancy dress or a studio prop in the late 19th century. There were probably at least 5 widths of silk originally; some were removed, leaving 3 widths and 1 pieced panel. The original waistband and ties have been removed, the pleats reset and a new waistband added.
It has been altered, probably for fancy dress or a studio prop in the late 19th century. There were probably at least 5 widths of silk originally; some were removed, leaving 3 widths and 1 pieced panel. The original waistband and ties have been removed, the pleats reset and a new waistband added.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk; hand-woven, watered, hand-sewn |
| Brief description | Woman's petticoat of Pale blue/pink shot silk moire petticoat, 1760s, British; altered 1870-1910 |
| Physical description | Woman’s petticoat of pale blue and pink shot and watered silk taffeta, figured in a design of trailing flowers. It has been altered, probably for fancy dress or a studio prop in the late 19th century. There were probably at least 5 widths of silk originally; some were removed, leaving 3 widths and 1 pieced panel. The original waistband and ties have been removed, the pleats reset and a new waistband added. |
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| Credit line | Given by Messrs. Harrods |
| Object history | Received as a gift from Harrods, along with other dresses from the collection of the painter Talbot Hughes |
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| Accession number | T.669-1913 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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