Many 18th century quilted petticoats were altered in the 1840s when full skirts and quilted petticoats returned to fashion. If you wanted the petticoat purely for display this would look very good or it could have the waistband removed and restored to its original two piece band.
The main field in a diamond trellis, the deep border with a large continuous leaf meander, all in fine blue soft silk satin, the front with a centre box pleat flanked by wide pleatingdirected to the sides and back, the side seams with pocket slits, the later white cotton waistband fastening with tapes at the back. the batting lining of slightly glazed worsted wool or tammy.
Front waist to hem 36in; 93 cm
Hem circumference 8ft 6 in; 2.6 m
Originally there was probably a fine silk wide band on the inside of the hem to disguise the sewing. The hem has been turned under and now has white machine stitching! Horrors. The waistband appears to b a Victorian addiiton. There is also some machine stitching down the back opening, which is not original. Originally the openings would have been to the sides. The waistband could easily be removed and petticoat reinstated as original.
There are a few very slight light yellowish markings to the front.
Costume Close-Up. Linda Baumarten & John Eatson with Florine Carr. p 29.
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