Tan Quilted Silk A-Line Petticoat

Rococo · 1780s · American

This quilted silk petticoat displays the characteristic full, bell-shaped silhouette of mid-18th century undergarments. The tan-colored silk is entirely quilted in an elaborate diamond pattern across the upper portion, transitioning to flowing wave motifs around the hem. The quilting creates both decorative surface texture and practical warmth. The garment is gathered at the waist and would have been worn over stays and a shift, providing the proper foundation shape for gowns of the period. The sophisticated quilting technique demonstrates skilled needlework, with consistent stitching creating raised geometric patterns that catch light across the silk surface.