Camisole (underbodice)
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Linen lawn, crochet lace, mother-of-pearl, cotton tape.
Measurements
480 x 460 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604234
Summary
A woman's camisole made from white linen lawn and white cotton crochet lace. The shoulder straps and yoke are made from crochet lace in a small floral pattern and the rest of the camisole is made from cotton lawn and is undecorated. Internally, the camisole is unlined, fastens with three mother-of-pearl buttons and a drawstring around the neckline for adjustment ending with a small decorative tassel, both centre front and a cotton drawstring at the waist, all intact.