French knickers
Mabel Hamilton
Category
Costume
Date
1940 - 1950
Materials
Cotton, Net, Silk
Measurements
370 mm (Length)780 mm (W)
Place of origin
Great Stanhope Street
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1366410
Summary
French knickers - Pale pink crepe de chine, cut in four pieces seamed at sides centre front and centre back. Narrow waistband, wide legs flaring out towards hemline. Narrow waistband of doubled fabric. Two darts shape top of leg, from waist back and front. Two gusset sections. All seams are hand sewn. Legs finished with border of doubled cotton net at hem and applied floral motifs. Fasten at left side with two shell buttons. Label; 'Mabel Hamilton, 11 Gt Stanhope Street, W1'
Provenance
Belonged to Miss Hamilton, donor's relative (see donor file)
Makers and roles
Mabel Hamilton