Petticoat
Category
Costume
Date
1936
Materials
Silk satin, embroidered silk net, cotton gauze.
Measurements
1350 x 380 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 605002.1
Summary
A woman's petticoat for a bridesmaid's dress, part of an ensemble, made from cream silk satin. The slip-style petticoat has slim silk satin shoulder straps, with a panel of embroidered silk net around the upper bodice in a floral pattern. There is an additional layer of stiffened white cotton gauze which is attached at the waist and has a frilled hem.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs E.Wallace