Petticoat
1925-1929 (made)
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Pale pink, pleated and hand embroidered silk crêpe-de-Chine petticoat and matching knickers bordered with Valenciennes lace. The front of the petticoat is finely embroidered with cutwork, appliqué and two types of net insertion.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Pleated and hand embroidered silk crêpe-de-Chine with lace bordering, cutwork, appliqué and net insertion |
| Brief description | Petticoat and knickers of silk crêpe-de-Chine, France, 1925-1929 |
| Physical description | Pale pink, pleated and hand embroidered silk crêpe-de-Chine petticoat and matching knickers bordered with Valenciennes lace. The front of the petticoat is finely embroidered with cutwork, appliqué and two types of net insertion. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss E. Hanley, on behalf of Mrs Fern Bedaux |
| Production | Nightdress in set attributed to Balenciaga, but this is extremely improbable. |
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| Associated object | T.753-1972 (Ensemble) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.753A&B-1972 |
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| Record created | February 8, 2008 |
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