Petticoat
mid 18th century, restyled in early 19th century
Object PlaceEurope
Medium/TechniqueSilk mattelesse weave with cotton satin waistband, and silk tape
DimensionsCenter front: 88.3 cm (34 3/4 in.)
Center back: 88.3 cm (34 3/4 in.)
Costume: 30 in. (76.2 cm)
Center back: 88.3 cm (34 3/4 in.)
Costume: 30 in. (76.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Helen F. Pettes
Accession number42.434
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Provenance1942, gift of Helen Frances Pettes (b. 1860 - d. 1945), Brookline, MA, to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 11, 1942)
19th century
1770-1785
about 1840 or earlier
18th century
1845–50
late 19th century
early 19th century
around 1810
1805–10
early 19th century
third quarter of the 18th century
about 1855