French knickers
Category
Costume
Date
1930 - 1940
Materials
Mother-of-pearl [pinctada maxima], Satin, Silk
Measurements
365 mm (Length)580 mm (W)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1366382
Summary
Cream silk crepe de chine. Made in four pieces entirely hand sewn, with hand rolled and stitched edge at waist. Legs finished with scalloped edge, hand-embroidered in button hole stitch. Applied cream satin flower motifs. Centre back fastening with one mother-of-pearl button.
Provenance
Made by donor's aunt, see donor file. Aunt was professional lingerie maker.