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Petticoat: T.36-1945

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Description

White satin, quilted. Lower border of 16" divided into four bands of different repeat designs.

Legal notes

Given by Miss Sykes

Measurements and weight

Length: 37.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945-12) by Sykes, Miss

Dating

1750s
Production date: circa AD 1750

School or Style

English

Materials used in production

Satin

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.36-1945
Primary reference Number: 197700

Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 March 2014 Updated: Monday 4 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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