Christening petticoat

Object detail

Accession number

1997.164

Production period

1870s

Description

Christening petticoat: lawn. Scalloped embroidered trim at neck and arm holes. Skirt is gathered at waist and has embroidered trim at waist. 5 pin tucks near base of skirt, with a Broderie Anglaise scalloped trim at hem. 2 drawstrings at neck and waist and one linen button for closure.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Lawn

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Circa 1870. Christening petticoat, 1997.164. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Garment, Baptismal Communication Artefacts Ceremonial Artefacts Religious Objects

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

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