Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1950s
Medium
tulle, net, elastic, satin, gauze, and thread
Dimensions
Length (Waist to hem): 28 in (71.1 cm)
Waist (Flat): 11 in. ( 27.9 cm)
Description
A white petticoat with embroidery and a blue ribbon. Two panels of white tulle are gathered and sewn to an elastic waistband. At the bottom of the tulle, is a 1.5” wide inserted panel of white gauze that alternates between rectangular buttonhole-style cut outs and sheer columns with white floral embroidery. A light blue satin ribbon is wound through the buttonhole-style cut-out areas and ends with a double looped bow and center knot. One panel of light blue net is gathered and sewn to the white gauze panel. An allover meandering floral pattern with cream colored synthetic thread is machine stitched to the outermost layer. The hem is serged with an overlock machine stitch and the construction of the petticoat mirrors the front. And additional layer of light blue net lines the inside of the petticoat. All three layers are gathered and serged to each other at the proper left of the garment. There is no label.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
slips (underwear)
underskirts
petticoats
underwear
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.679
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b70f84d7-4393-4620-a6e1-cb7d728bda4c

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