Christening gown petticoat

Object detail

Accession number

2012.194

Production period

1890s

Description

A cream cotton petticoat. Crochet lace at neck and arms. Small amount of gathering at waist. Broderie Anglaise on bottom half of skirt that increases in detail towards the hem. Features a repeating band of buterflies. Scalloped at hem. Two drawstrings and a linen button at back for closure. This is the petticoat for 2012.193.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Cotton

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

1890. Christening gown petticoat, 2012.194. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Garment, Baptismal Gown, Baptismal Communication Artefacts Ceremonial Artefacts Religious Objects

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

One-piece garment Day dress Dress Neck Sleeve Clothes hanger Grey Beige Sleeveless shirt Fashion design

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