SPENCER & WITCHES BRITCHES SET, 1970s

CH1975.420.a

Match set of witches britches and spencer, of terylene-cotton knit, white with black polka dots. Spencer has round neck, trimmed with cotton lace and small black bow; long sleeves, also trimmed with lace. "Witches britches", worn to protect exposed thigh above stocking top, has elastic waist; inset gusset; 3 rows of lace with bows around each leg.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1975.420.a
Accession Date: 17 Oct 1975
Credit: Mrs Pamela Hunsley

Material

Synthetic/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length440mmSide seam.
length390mmCentre back.

 


 

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