Red Petticoat, France, ca. 1900 #walking-dress for the exotic

for the exotic

The sleeves fall into two cascading flounces

It was established in 1902 and was a major player in the Dallas retail market

It embodies the height of the Egyptian Revival movement in antique fashion and reflects how archaeological discoveries influenced vintage clothing

giving the garment its distinctive sculptural presence

Red Petticoat, France, ca. 1900 #walking-dress for the exoticPetticoat made of cotton fabric, ca. 1900, origin: France. Flounces in the hem area. Vertical stripes. Button fastening at the back. Skirts of this type were part of every lady's toilette. They were worn with all (or almost all) dresses. The unusual thing here is the color. Red petticoats are rather rare. Very well preserved. They were a sign of luxury and individuality. They reflect the social and fashion trends of the time, when women's fashion was