Combination Underwear
1875-1899 (made)
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Pair of women's combinations made from 4 panels of ribbed machine-knitted silk with a crochet lace border to the bodice top and at the knees. The panels are joined with machine stitching. There is an opening at the crotch which is faced with white silk ribbon and fastened with two hole mother-of-pearl buttons. There are traces of cream silk ribbon threaded through the crotchet border.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Machine-knitted silk and crochet lace, silk ribbons and mother-of-pearl |
| Brief description | Pair of women's combinations in machine-knitted silk and crochet lace, possibly made in England, 1875-1899 |
| Physical description | Pair of women's combinations made from 4 panels of ribbed machine-knitted silk with a crochet lace border to the bodice top and at the knees. The panels are joined with machine stitching. There is an opening at the crotch which is faced with white silk ribbon and fastened with two hole mother-of-pearl buttons. There are traces of cream silk ribbon threaded through the crotchet border. |
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| Object history | RF FILE 83/1631 |
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| Accession number | T.239-1983 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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