Modesty vest
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Black cotton net, black cotton lace insertion.
Measurements
380 x 280 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603853
Summary
A woman's modesty vest, made from black cotton net. The black cotton net ground is decorated with a black cotton lace insertion on three sides in a delicate floral pattern and is otherwise undecorated. Internally, the vest is unlined and fastens with two integral black cotton net ties around the neckline. Possibly for mourning.