Corset cover
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1914
Materials
Cotton, Lace, Lawn cotton
Measurements
323 mm (Length)989 mm (W)
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1366497
Summary
Fine white cotton lawn corset cover. Square neckline, peplum and short sleeves joined to back and fronts with faggotting stitch. Neckline and sleeves trimmed with white cotton machine lace. Front full gathered into peplum, waist marked with faggotting stitch. Left front embroidered with initials 'M.K.P.' in white cotton thread for Marjorie Parker (see KIL/W/08853). CF fastening (no buttons).
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.