Clothing - ANDREW - MONSANT COLLECTION: LADIES PETTICOAT, Early 1900's

Historical information

BHS Collection

Physical description

White cotton full length ladies petticoat. Made of five pieces - two at the back, three at the front. Back opening. Very tightly gathered onto a waistband (4cm). Back section of waistband has horizontal stitching to form casings for four narrow cotton ties. Ties extend from hips on either side across the back opening to be used for tightening and closing the opening. Lower edge finished with cotton cord. Two small frills above hemline.

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