French knickers
Category
Costume
Date
1930 - 1940
Materials
Silk
Measurements
400 mm (Length)285 mm (W)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1366386
Summary
Blue silk crepe de chine wide legged french knickers. Made in two pieces hand rolled and stitched at waist edge. All hand sewn. Applied silk 'leaf' motif and border at top edge, finished with scallop, sewn in buttonhole stitch. Centre back fastens with two small shell buttons.
Provenance
Made by donor's aunt, see donor file. Aunt was professional lingerie maker.