Early 20th century handstitched cotton petticoat with delicate embroidery - slightly larger size
This beautiful garment comes from around 1910-1920 - and has probably never been used. It belonged to someone quite well-off, the quality of the embroidery and the little monogram at the front attest to this, and perhaps they had multiples and never got around to wearing this one! A simple shape, it has a wide neckline and large arm-openings with very delicate hand-embroidery and scalloping along all the edges. The oval-shaped slits near the embroidery would have had ribbons threaded through to pull the garment into a gather - this is how it was shaped to the body. It has been entirely handstitched and the stitching is so beautiful - see the photo. In almost perfect condition, there is a small rust mark at one shoulder and another miniscule mark at the hemline but no physical damage. It measures 60cm from armpit to armpit and is 96cm long.
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To purchase, please contact me.
This beautiful garment comes from around 1910-1920 - and has probably never been used. It belonged to someone quite well-off, the quality of the embroidery and the little monogram at the front attest to this, and perhaps they had multiples and never got around to wearing this one! A simple shape, it has a wide neckline and large arm-openings with very delicate hand-embroidery and scalloping along all the edges. The oval-shaped slits near the embroidery would have had ribbons threaded through to pull the garment into a gather - this is how it was shaped to the body. It has been entirely handstitched and the stitching is so beautiful - see the photo. In almost perfect condition, there is a small rust mark at one shoulder and another miniscule mark at the hemline but no physical damage. It measures 60cm from armpit to armpit and is 96cm long.
Please click on the photos to open them up full-sized.
To purchase, please contact me.
This beautiful garment comes from around 1910-1920 - and has probably never been used. It belonged to someone quite well-off, the quality of the embroidery and the little monogram at the front attest to this, and perhaps they had multiples and never got around to wearing this one! A simple shape, it has a wide neckline and large arm-openings with very delicate hand-embroidery and scalloping along all the edges. The oval-shaped slits near the embroidery would have had ribbons threaded through to pull the garment into a gather - this is how it was shaped to the body. It has been entirely handstitched and the stitching is so beautiful - see the photo. In almost perfect condition, there is a small rust mark at one shoulder and another miniscule mark at the hemline but no physical damage. It measures 60cm from armpit to armpit and is 96cm long.
Please click on the photos to open them up full-sized.
To purchase, please contact me.