Petticoat
Category
Costume
Date
1880 - 1890
Materials
Bombazine, wool braid, press stud.
Measurements
1080 x 1060 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602610.2
Summary
A woman's petticoat, part of an ensemble, made from a black silk and worsted wool blend (bombazine). The petticoat is gathered onto a slim blue cotton tape waistband and the hem is faced with black wool braid. It is unlined and fastens with a single press stud centre back (a later addition).
Provenance
Gift of Ferguson