Clothing - HANRO COLLECTION: HALF SLIP PETTICOAT, 1950-60's

Physical description

Clothing. Half slip petticoat - elastic waist, peach coloured nylon. Embroidered with sprays of flowers on a band of sheer nylon inserted into the skirt of the petticoat, and a deeper band of the embroidered flowers on the hem. Main part of petticoat in 3 panels. Insert of decorative nylon.Strip of main fabric, then finish with a 12 cms deep panel at decorative nylon. Appears to have home made elastic casing, maybe modified from another garment.

Inscriptions & markings

Label at waist band - Hanro 100% nylon - 40.

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