Cami-Knicker
1920s (made)
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| Place of origin |
White lawn cami-knickers, ruched and accented with bows.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton lawn |
| Brief description | Cami-knickers, white cotton lawn, with ruched bodice and ribbon bows, Great Britain, 1920s. |
| Physical description | White lawn cami-knickers, ruched and accented with bows. |
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| Credit line | Worn by Miss Monica Maurice and given by her family |
| Object history | These knickers formed part of the wardrobe of Monica Maurice (1908-1995), an independent and unconventional woman who in 1938 become the first - and until 1978, only - woman member of the Association of Mining Electrical Engineers. She had a passion for racing cars and flying, and loved clothes, showing a great sense of style and originality in how she dressed. Registered File number 1995/2065. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.785-1995 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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