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Petticoat

ca. 1940 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black silk chiffon petticoat and satin knickers, both trimmed with lace.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Petticoat
  • Cami Knickers
Materials and techniques
Chiffon, satin, lace trimming
Brief description
Petticoat and knickers of chiffon, France, ca. 1940.
Physical description
Black silk chiffon petticoat and satin knickers, both trimmed with lace.
Credit line
Given by Mrs Loel Guinness
Bibliographic reference
Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 no. 360
Collection
Accession number
T.497&A-1974

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Record createdNovember 29, 2007
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