Historical information
This half petticoat was made by Jean Green's mother and worn under her Wedding Dress in 1922. Jean Green also wore it under her Wedding Dress in 1950. This item of lady’s underwear is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C
Significance
Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families.
Physical description
A lady's ankle length white cotton half petticoat with a gathered elasticised waist. The lower half of the petticoat has an overlay of Cut-work cotton.
