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Petticoat

1950s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This pettcioat is part of larger gift given to the Museum by Daphne Pearce who wore the clothes as a young girl growing up in the Northern suburbs of London. The clothes are all in pristine condition and were worn from the 1950s to 1960s and show a range from baby wear to pre-teen years, approximately 12. This collection typifies the clothing of the period and clothing labels and styles of the middle classes.

The petticoat has two sections. The under section shows at the top and is a plain white synthetic fabric and is in three sections in the skirt. The overskirt section is in an opaque synthetic fabric with a green and pink floral pattern and is in two flounced sections. each section has a scalloped edging. There is an elasticated waistband. There is a small manufacturer’s label in the seam which reads, in blue, ‘St Michael Regd Lingerie’, a Marks and Spencer brand name.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
girl’s white long frilled petticoat with green and pink floral pattern, by St. Michael, 1950s
Physical description
The petticoat has two sections. The under section shows at the top and is a plain white synthetic fabric and is in three sections in the skirt. The overskirt section is in an opaque synthetic fabric with a green and pink floral pattern and is in two flounced sections. each section has a scalloped edging. There is an elasticated waistband. There is a small manufacturer’s label in the seam which reads, in blue, ‘St Michael Regd Lingerie’.
Dimensions
  • Flat across waist width: 345mm
  • Waist to hem height: 695mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
St Michael Regd Lingerie
Credit line
Given by Daphne Pearce
Object history
This petticoat is part of larger gift given to the Museum by Daphne Pearce who wore the clothes as a young girl growing up in the Northern suburbs of London. The clothes are all in pristine condition and were worn from the 1950s to 1960s and show a range from baby wear to pre-teen years, approximately 12. This collection typifies the clothing of the period and clothing labels and styles of the middle classes.
Production
manufactured
Summary
This pettcioat is part of larger gift given to the Museum by Daphne Pearce who wore the clothes as a young girl growing up in the Northern suburbs of London. The clothes are all in pristine condition and were worn from the 1950s to 1960s and show a range from baby wear to pre-teen years, approximately 12. This collection typifies the clothing of the period and clothing labels and styles of the middle classes.

The petticoat has two sections. The under section shows at the top and is a plain white synthetic fabric and is in three sections in the skirt. The overskirt section is in an opaque synthetic fabric with a green and pink floral pattern and is in two flounced sections. each section has a scalloped edging. There is an elasticated waistband. There is a small manufacturer’s label in the seam which reads, in blue, ‘St Michael Regd Lingerie’, a Marks and Spencer brand name.
Collection
Accession number
B.474-2012

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Record createdMay 10, 2013
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