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Skirt with two side slits and white linen lining of quilted and stitched white satin; the skirt is pleated all around with smooth panel at the front
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Skirt with two side slits and white linen lining of quilted and stitched white satin; the skirt is pleated all around with smooth panel at the front

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1800 · embroidering; doorstikt borduurwerk; quilting; satin; linen (material); silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

White satin skirt, quilted and embroidered, so-called Zaan Embroidery. Lined with white linen. Two side slits. Set in deep pleats on a strap. Only at center front a smooth piece.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
skirtwomenswearmain garment
Credit lineRok met twee zijsplitten en witte linnen voering van gewatteerd en doorgestikt wit satijn; de rok is rondom geplooid met glad stuk middenvoor. c. 1700 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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