Corset cover
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1914
Materials
Cotton, Lace, Linen
Measurements
380 mm (Length)960 mm (W)
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1366496
Summary
Fine white cotton corset cover. High V-shaped neckline, peplum, short set-in sleeves and neckline decorated with feather stitch embroidery in white thread. Neckline and sleeves trimmed with white cotton machine lace, with heart motif. Two lengths of machine-embroidered (broderie anglaise) insertion trim left and right front, and CB, bordered with feather stitch. All hand sewn. Press stud and linen button fastening (3).
Provenance
May have been worn by 'Aunt May' ie Mabel Williams, who was nanny to Nigel and Robin Parker of Saltram, Plymouth. Mother nee Majorie St Aubyn daughter of Lord St Leven of St Michael's Mount.