Clothing, lady's white cotton, 1/2 petticoat, c1910

Historical information

This cotton 1/2 slip with large lace flounce was made by a woman of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and shows the needlework and lace work skills .

Significance

The Cotton 1/2 petticoat is an example of the dressmaking, and lace work skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

Lady's white cotton 1/2 Petticoat cotton lace flounce, elastic waist and 2 bone buttons at side seam

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