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Culture:French (probably)
Title:petticoat front
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: silk
Place Made:France (probably)
Accession Number:  HD F.417
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Petticoat front in cream silk with diamond figure and embroidered in gold and red and blue flowers, which the Flynts bought at Fulgence, Paris. From about 1710-1790, decorative petticoats were fashionable for wearing under an "open robe," a style of dress that is open across the center front of the skirt. The petticoat could be made to match the dress fabric, embroidered, or made of a contrasting solid color. Originally part of a gown?

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