Camisole (underbodice)
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Cotton lawn, whitework embroidery, silk ribbon, elastic cord.
Measurements
490 x 590 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604108
Summary
A woman's camisole in white cotton lawn. The camisole is decorated around the neckline, capped sleeves and bib with floral style whitework embroidery in a satin stitch, cream silk ribbon insertion around the neckline and with scalloped edging. Internally, the camisole is unlined and has a short frill with an elasticated hem, elastic perished. There are no fastenings as it is designed to be pulled over the head.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs McDade.