French knickers
Category
Costume
Date
1940
Materials
Silk
Measurements
375 mm (Length)295 mm (W)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1367257
Summary
Blue silk crepe de chine french knickers made in four pieces, all seams sewn by hand. Flared leg, edged with applique in pink silk, abstract floral design, secured with back stitch in thread. Hand-rolled and stitched at waist, knickers fasten at centre back with two small shell buttons.
Provenance
Made by donor's aunt, see donor file. Aunt was professional lingerie maker.