Historical information
This pair of bloomers was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.
Significance
This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Physical description
Bloomers, cotton, pulled thread embroidery and machine made lace inserts, lace trim around legs. Waist has elastic (no longer stretching). Inscription is illegible. C. 1900
Inscriptions & markings
Illegible inscription on waistband
Subjects
- flagstaff hill,
- warrnambool,
- shipwrecked coast,
- flagstaff hill maritime museum,
- maritime museum,
- shipwreck coast,
- flagstaff hill maritime village,
- great ocean road,
- ladies garments 19th century,
- cotton garments 19th century,
- ladies undergarment,
- bloomers c 1900,
- bloomers,
- ladies' underwear,
- underwear,
- ladies' fashion,
- victorian fashion,
- ladies' clothing
