Fragment (object portion)

Object number
FIC.2018.026 B
Date
1750 – 1850
Description
Skirt with embroidered silver quatrefoil-like design. Small silver bows and sprigs embroidered in centers and edges of quatrefoils. Panels include selvage edges. Partially assembled. Gathers and pleats around waistband, some of which have been removed. Original sewing holes and thread where the gathers and pleats used to be. 2 3/4 in. hem. Same fabric as FIC.2018.026 A.
Materials
muslin
metallic thread
Credit Line
Newport Historical Society Collection
Object Type
fragments (object portions)