French knickers
Category
Costume
Date
1940 - 1950
Materials
Elastic, Lace, Satin, Silk
Measurements
445 mm (Length)660 mm (W)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1366407
Summary
French knickers - Peach silk satin; made in two pieces, seamed at centre front and centre back. Mainly hand-stitched. Narrow waistband channel is machine-stitched, elastic inserted into channel has perished. Wide flaring legs, trimmed at hem and sides with coffee coloured lingerie lace, floral design with floss thread additions. Fastens at left side with three shell buttons.