UNDER-SKIRT SECTIONS
CH1977.515
Pink under-skirt sections comprising: main skirt with two mother-of-pearl buttons fastening on one side. Overskirt section (18.5w) cut on the cross and decorated with parallel stitching in waving zig-zag lines, with flounce section cut on cross and pleated at intervals of approximately 5cm. False hem trimmed with gathered self-band also decorated as overskirt but straight lines. All machine-sewn. Probably late 19th century to early 20th century.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1977.515 |
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| Accession Date: | 6 Dec 1977 |
| Credit: | Rooke Estate |
Material
| Taffeta/Textile | Water wave taffeta. | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| circumference | 360cm | False hem. |
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| circumference | 268cm | Flounce. |
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| length | 610mm | Skirt. |
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