Child's petticoat
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Linen and lace
Measurements
490 mm (length)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 658710
Summary
A child's white linen petticoat which has a round neckline edged with narrow lace, as are the armholes. The full skirt, gathered on to the bodice, has a deep lace edging, which is quite frayed. It fastens at the back between the neck and waist with two fabric-covered buttons and corresponding buttonholes.