White satin petticoat
18th century
Object PlaceNew England, USA
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin, glazed worsted, and silk plain weave ribbon
Dimensions98.5 x 89 cm (38 3/4 x 35 1/16 in.) Approximate overall flat dimensions for storage
Credit LineGift of Miss Florence Codman and Dr. Charles Austin Eager Codman
Accession number52.559
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ProvenanceFebruary 23, 1763, said to have been worn by Sarah Tyng Smith (b. 1740 - d. 1827) at her marriage to Richard Codman (b. 1729 - d. 1793), Portland, ME [see note]; by descent within the family to Charles Austin Eager Codman (b. 1868 - d. 1952) and his daughter, Florence Louise Codman (b. 1902 - d. 1992), Philadelphia; 1952, gift of Florence Codman and Charles Austin Eager Codman to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 15, 1952)
NOTE: The petticoat is believed to have been worn with her wedding dress, MFA accession no. 52.558.
NOTE: The petticoat is believed to have been worn with her wedding dress, MFA accession no. 52.558.
18th century
late 18th century to early 19th century
mid-19th century
late 18th century
mid 19th century