Petticoat
Category
Costume
Date
1890 - 1900
Materials
Shot silk taffeta, cotton lace, figured silk ribbon, press studs.
Measurements
870 x 720 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602746
Summary
A woman's petticoat made from pale green shot silk taffeta. The unlined petticoat is decorated on the hem with a deep cotton lace flounce in a spotted design and has a channel set figured cream silk ribbon on the waistband for adjustment. It fastens centre back with two metal press studs and has a concealed pocket on the left hand side at knee height.