PETTICOAT
H1987.368
White cotton petticoat - young adolescent - with drawstring at back fo bustle. Signs of alterations at a later stage, perhaps as bustles became smaller and finally disappeared at the end of the 1880's; flounced; cotton covered metal button on side at waist; hem scalloped. Very finally darned. Marked "M.E.S. Lefroy" in black ink. Machine sewn.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1987.368 |
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| Accession Date: | 29 Sep 1987 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | Cotton,metal |
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| Metal |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 920mm |
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