Cami-Knicker
1920s (made)
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By the 1920s a wide choice of underclothing was available to women. Knickers such as this yellow silk pair were popular because they offered the wearer a neat line and minimum bulk, resulting in designs that were both practical and hygenic. While streamlined for the fashionable slim silhouette, these knickers retain traditional lingerie details such as pale coloured silk, lace trim and delicate buttons.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silk, lace |
Brief description | F, pale yellow, silk, 1920s, Britain, cami-knickers |
Physical description | Pale yellow silk cami-knickers with open slits on inside of knickers. Button closure at back. Lace trimming and details at hem. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'G.L.' |
Credit line | Given by Lord Cornwallis |
Summary | By the 1920s a wide choice of underclothing was available to women. Knickers such as this yellow silk pair were popular because they offered the wearer a neat line and minimum bulk, resulting in designs that were both practical and hygenic. While streamlined for the fashionable slim silhouette, these knickers retain traditional lingerie details such as pale coloured silk, lace trim and delicate buttons. |
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Accession number | T.117-2009 |
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Record created | July 16, 2009 |
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