Petticoat
Quilted petticoats were a part of informal dress throughout the 18th century. Initially, this type of petticoat served for warmth and to give shape to the lower half of the body in a way which would disguise the wearer's legs. As the skirts began to open in the front in the early 18th century women chose more decorative quilted petticoats to add another layer of detail. The ornate beauty inherent in quilted petticoats, such as this one, is produced through creative patterning and workmanship. The skillful rendition of quilted motifs here, give a three dimensional depth which is captivating.
Artwork Details
- Title: Petticoat
- Date: 1795
- Culture: French
- Medium: silk, cotton
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Alvah E. Reed, 1965
- Object Number: 2009.300.894
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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probably French
ca. 1730
French
1774–92
French
early 1620s
French
1690–1700
French
1750–75
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