Historical information

c1950 Mrs Gladys Reed made this 1/2 petticoat from white cotton and knitted pink wool which she wore during winter to keep herself warm

Significance

Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals in the City of Moorabbin and she was an accomplished dressmaker and knitted this warm winter petticoat for herself.

Physical description

A 1/2 petticoat with a wide cotton waist band, knitted pink wool skirt and elastic waist insert