Advanced Search 
Petticoat
American (New England)
mid-18th century
Object Place: New England, USA
Medium/Technique
Linen and cotton ground with wool embroidery
Dimensions
95 x 85 cm (37 3/8 x 33 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot
Accession Number50.3175
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPetticoat; white linen and cotton ground woven with vertical ribbing (plied linen warps regularly form ribs); bottom edge bound with green wool tape; border design of vine bearing grapes, thistles, berries, and a variety of flowers, embroidered in polychrome crewels.