Historical information
This appears to be a "special" petticoat, one that could have been made as part of of a trousseau in preparation for marriage.
Significance
This item is an example of the skills shown by the women of Orbost in the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
Physical description
A full-length fine cotton petticoat with lace around the neck and bodice and about 50cm of lace at the bottom of the garment. A pale blue ribbon is threaded through the lace. This garment appears to be be hand-made rather than mass-produced.
