A simple dress of striped poplin with a quilted petticoat 1780 95. "Old English Costumes" Victoria & Albert Museum c. 1908. A gown of yellow damask brocade worn over a blue quilted satin petticoat. Reign of George I.', c1710 1730, (1937). From "History of American Costume Book One 1607 1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Crinolines were the epitome of mid nineteenth century fashion, giving women the coveted bell shaped silhouette. Made of horsehair and steel, these cage like petticoats could span several feet in diameter, making them quite cumbersome. When Historical Peasant Woman Outfit: Unboned Stays, Bumroll & Corded Petticoat Sew Historically