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Petticoat

ca. 1905 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Petticoat of white lawn with lace insertions. It has pink ribbons threaded through the neck, armholes and waist. A pink ribbon bow decorates the sides of the flaring skirt. The skirt also has a crinkle texture on the lawn. The bodice fastens in the front with lawn covered buttons.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lawn with lace insertions and ribbons
Brief description
Lawn petticoat, England, ca. 1905.
Physical description
Petticoat of white lawn with lace insertions. It has pink ribbons threaded through the neck, armholes and waist. A pink ribbon bow decorates the sides of the flaring skirt. The skirt also has a crinkle texture on the lawn. The bodice fastens in the front with lawn covered buttons.
Dimensions
  • Waist measured inside garment circumference: 76cm (Note: Measured by Conservation)
  • Bust measured inside garment circumference: 98cm (Note: Measured by Conservation)
  • Waist hem length: 72cm (Note: Measured by Conservation)
Credit line
Given by Major and Mrs Broughton
Collection
Accession number
T.61-1973

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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