Petticoat Light
Seaman in petticoat breeches and slops, smoking a pipe, carrying a carpetbag.
Located in Middletown, NY
light skinning at sheet edges, paper tape repair at top right corner, verso. Three small spots of foxing
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1950s Pewter Lace Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
the neckline down and the skirt is lined in a light rose colored lining. There is a back metal zipper
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Delicate and Whimsical Six Arm Twisted Pipe Gas Lamp.
Located in Peekskill, NY
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French 19th Century Empire Console
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
base. Behind the console is the original mirror used to reflect light or some might call a “petticoat
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Vintage 1950s Two piece dress, space age
Located in NEWARK, GB
smaller petticoat for a little volume but the skirt can be more full.
The dress has button detailing down
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1950s Lanvin Castillo Haute Couture Watercolor Floral Silk Print Full-Skirt Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bodice and Skirt in Scottish Tartan and Velvet -England Circa 1890-1900
Located in Toulon, FR
velvet adorned with large buttons covered with velvet (a missing one). Buttons in light brown bakelite
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Size: Equivalent french size 36-38
Rare 1956 Christian Dior Couture Blue Floral Silk Portrait Collar New Look Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is fashioned in a stunning 'light as a feather' baby-blue watercolor petal floral crepe-de-chine
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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
"Froufrou II", Black Metal Pendant Hand-Woven Airy Sculpture
By Delphine Grandvaux
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
also to the soft rustling sounds of women's tulle petticoats.
This piece is to be hung from the
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
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H 35.44 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
"Froufrou I", Black Metal Pendant Hand-Woven Airy Sculpture
By Delphine Grandvaux
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
soft rustling sounds of women's tulle petticoats.
This piece is to be hung from the ceiling.
Delphine
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H 25.2 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Lucien Henri Weil " WEILUC" Le Frou Frou French Vintage Poster, Wall Art
Located in Plainview, NY
cat eyes comfortably sitting on a love seat showing her white petticoat, sumptuous cushions and
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1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Gold Brocade Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
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Autographed Portrait of Tony Curtis - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1959
Located in Roma, IT
Cult Movie "Operation Petticoat".
Around the 1959.
Photo: Universal Film verleih
With the
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H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 0.04 in
1950s Pale Blue Embroidered Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
This lovely late 1950s /early 1960s light weight cotton dress in pale blue bears no makers labels
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Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
medium petticoat, completes this dress in an iconic 1950's silhouette.
The matching bolero, boasts a
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Sapphire Silk Mother Ginger Halter Ball Gown w Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
a petticoat. Micro pintucks around full circumference of skirt beneath lowermost cord; side metal
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Size: none; comparable to size XXS
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Petticoat Light For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary petticoat light you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning gray, black and more. If you’re looking for a petticoat light from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior and Jaques Heim are consistently popular. Finding a petticoat light for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Petticoat Light?
On average, a petticoat light on 1stDibs sells for $1,548, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $32,158 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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