Created by
Unidentified Woman or Women
Owned by
Old Slave Mart Museum, American, founded 1937
Date
ca. 1840
Medium
cotton
Dimensions
H x W (waist): 40 × 15 in. (101.6 × 38.1 cm)
H x W (hemline): 40 × 43 in. (101.6 × 109.2 cm)
Description
A handsewn tucked petticoat with embroidered detailing. The white petticoat has a tie closure at the waist. The lower half of the petticoat has multiple tiers of tucked detailing alternating with rows of embroidered flora. Along the hem is more elaborate embroidery with a scalloped edge. The fabric is discolored with small areas of loss. There is a handwritten label sewn in the interior waistband.
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Place collected
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
petticoats
whitework
Topic
Clothing and dress
Craftsmanship
Domestic life
Skilled labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.12
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a7ef2803-6569-4419-b33f-6c68b5cb8975

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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