Explore the CollectionPetticoat

Measurements

(a) 114cm; (b) 48cm

Place of Origin

South Australia

Historical Period/Date

20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)

Registration Number

2011-089

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Cutwork,

Objects

Costume - Women - Underwear,Pants,Petticoats,

Physical Description

Crepe de chine apricot petticoat and matching pants with flared legs, all completely hand stitched.(a) The petticoat has a cutwork stylised floral design in the centre immediately below the neckline. The background of the cutwork is a needlemade net. The design is worked in fine buttonhole stitch, padded buttonhole stitch and round eyelets.(b) The pants have a v-shaped yoke at the waist and two side openings fastened with three hooks and three handmade loops. The sides of the pants are embroidered with a similar cutwork stylised floral design.