Combination Underwear
ca. 1906 (made)
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Fine cream wool knitted combinations. The neckline and armholes are edged with narrow cream lace and satin ribbon. Open crotch.
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Materials and techniques | Knitted wool, lace, satin ribbon |
Brief description | Knitted wool combinations with lace, made by Elliot of Hawick, Scotland, retailed by Marshall and Snelgrove, London, ca. 1906. |
Physical description | Fine cream wool knitted combinations. The neckline and armholes are edged with narrow cream lace and satin ribbon. Open crotch. |
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Gallery label | 'Unshrinkable'
William Elliot and Sons of Hawick manufactured these combinations under the brand name 'Ellico'. Their label states that they are made of 'unshrinkable pure wool'. Underclothes made of pre-shrunk yarns could be regularly laundered without losing their original shape and size.
Combinations combined chemise and drawers in one garment. They were shaped to the figure and reduced the layers of women's underwear.
Combinations
William Elliot & Sons Ltd (manufacturer)
Marshall & Snelgrove (retailer)
Scotland, Hawick (made) and Britain, London (retailed), 1910
Wool, machine-made lace and satin ribbon
V&A: T.134-1960
Worn and given by Heather Firbank
(16/04/2016-12/03/2017) |
Object history | Worn by Miss Heather Firbank |
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Accession number | T.134-1960 |
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Record created | February 20, 2008 |
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