Camisole (underbodice)
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Cotton lawn, broderie anglaise, whitework embroidery, elastic cord.
Measurements
450 x 510 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604390
Summary
A woman's camisole in white cotton lawn. The camisole is decorated around the neckline, armholes and bib with broderie anglaise and floral style whitework embroidery in a satin stitch, and with scalloped edging. Internally, the camisole is unlined and has an elasticated hem, elastic perished. There are no fastenings as it is designed to be pulled over the head.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs Doreen Brown.