United States, probably Rhode Island

Petticoat

1775
Silk, plain weave; backed with wool, plain weave; quilted with silk thread; batting of wool; top edge facing of wool, twill weave; skirt and side binding of silk, satin damask weave
107.3 × 170.8 cm (42.2 × 67.2 in)

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