QUILTED CLOTHING IN THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM
The quilted clothing in the Victoria & Albert Museum collection in London, England has a wealth of historical items. Yes, there are more modern items than the three items here that pertain to the 1700’s women’s clothing. Petticoats: According to the information on this petticoat that is currently in storage, it was made in Great Britain between 1740-1770. It is made of silk, wool, and linen. Petticoats were a normal part of woman’s clothing during at least the 18th century in Europe and…
